Dorset weather in August (Ontario, Canada)

Is Dorset a good destination in August, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Dorset typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 24°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Dorset in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. On average, there are about 14 days with rain during this month.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dorset, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Dorset, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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