Calgary weather in August (Alberta, Canada)

What can you expect from the weather in Calgary during August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Calgary the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C.

Calgary in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 282 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 46%  
SunshineSunshine 282 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 62%  

Where to go in Canada in August

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

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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 Calgary in August?

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 in August.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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