Cardigan weather in August (Prince Edward Island, Canada)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Cardigan during August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During August, Cardigan is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Anticipate daytime highs near 24°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 16°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Cardigan in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 221 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cardigan, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 221 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (39 KM, 24 Miles).

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 Cardigan, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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