Weather in August in Alberta
Thinking about venturing to Alberta this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Alberta in August?
Alberta is a region in Canada. In August, Alberta experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of August is in the summer season.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Cape Dyer at 5°C to warm in Taber at 27°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Taber and 1°C in Cape Dyer.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lethbridge with an average of 38 mm to high rainfall in Fogo Island with 101 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Calgary enjoys approximately 282 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Alberta for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Alberta climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Alberta?
Calgary
In August Calgary generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Edmonton
In August Edmonton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Jasper
In August Jasper generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Canmore
In August Canmore generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Banff
In August Banff generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alberta, in Canada.
Is August the best time to visit Alberta?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Alberta. Typically, the climate in Calgary is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Calgary. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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