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Hay River weather in August (Northwest Territories, Canada)

How is the weather in Hay River in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Hay River, August is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Hay River in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

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

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

 

Hay River, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  

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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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 Hay River, 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
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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