Alberta, Canada, a region in Canada, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 5°C (41°F) in Cape Dyer to 27°C (81°F) in Taber. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Taber and 1°C (34°F) in Cape Dyer. August is part of the summer season
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Calgary. That makes August a high month for Alberta, Canada.
Average overnight lows in Alberta, Canada during August sit near 8°C (46°F) in Calgary.
According to our recent database analysis, Taber is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 27°C (81°F) and rarely drops below 12°C (54°F) during the night.
When looking through our records, we find that Cape Dyer stands out as the coolest city in Alberta, Canada for the month of August. Daytime highs average 5°C (41°F) and it cools down to about 1°C (34°F) at night.
The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 282 hours of sunshine in Calgary. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.
We have much more information about the climate in Alberta.
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