Peggy's Cove weather in August (Nova Scotia, Canada)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Peggy's Cove during August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Peggy's Cove during August is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 22°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 16°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Peggy's Cove in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. As the driest month, you can expect little to no rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor events and activities. Enjoy the freedom from wet weather. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 226 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Peggy's Cove.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Peggy's Cove. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, 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 Peggy's Cove climate page with graphs.

 

Peggy's Cove, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 226 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

* Data from: Halifax, Canada (31 KM, 19 Miles).

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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 Peggy's Cove, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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