Kingston weather in August (Ontario, Canada)

How is the weather in Kingston in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Kingston typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 26°C, while nights can cool down to about 18°C.

Kingston in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 241 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Kingston. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kingston, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 101 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
SunshineSunshine 241 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55%  

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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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 Kingston in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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