Weather in August in British Columbia
Thinking about venturing to British Columbia 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 British Columbia in August?
British Columbia is a region in Canada. British Columbia has a wide variety of climate types. During August, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. The month of August is in the summer season.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Rossland at 14°C to warm in Osoyoos at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Osoyoos and 7°C in Rossland. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in British Columbia.To explore the conditions in British Columbia in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Rossland with an average of 14 mm to heavy rainfall in Prince Rupert with 186 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Vancouver enjoys approximately 277 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a more detailed look at British Columbia's conditions throughout the year, check out our British Columbia climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in British Columbia?
Vancouver
In August Vancouver generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Whistler
In August Whistler generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Victoria
In August Victoria generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kelowna
In August Kelowna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ucluelet
In August Ucluelet generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°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 British Columbia, in Canada.
Is August the best time to visit British Columbia?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to British Columbia. Typically, the climate in Vancouver is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Vancouver. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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