Edmonton weather in August (Alberta, Canada)

Looking to travel to Edmonton in 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 Edmonton the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C.

Edmonton in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 282 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Edmonton. June, July and August typically offer 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 Edmonton climate page with graphs.

 

Edmonton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 51%  

Sunshine 282 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 61%  

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.

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 Edmonton in August?

For visitors traveling to Edmonton, 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.

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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