Calgary weather in August (Alberta, Canada)

Is August a good time to explore Calgary weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Calgary is usually perfect in August, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 24°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Calgary in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. On average, there are about 9 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 282 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Calgary climate page with graphs.

 

Calgary, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 46%  

Sunshine 282 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 62%  

Where to go in Canada in August

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Calgary, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Calgary.

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