Penticton weather in August (British Columbia, Canada)

What should you pack for a trip to Penticton in August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Penticton is usually perfect in August, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 25°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Penticton in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 26 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Climate data suggests that about 8 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 281 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

 

Penticton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 26 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 36% *  

Sunshine 281 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

* Data from: Kelowna, Canada (43 KM, 27 Miles).

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.

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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 Penticton, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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