Dartmouth weather in August (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Dartmouth this August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The weather in Dartmouth during August is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 24°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 15°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Dartmouth in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 226 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Dartmouth. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dartmouth, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 226 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

* Data from: Halifax, Canada (3 KM, 2 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 Dartmouth, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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