British Columbia weather in August
Planning a getaway to British Columbia this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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 moderate to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. The month of August is in the summer season.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate 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.
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. The city Vancouver usually sees around 277 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For specific regional insights in British Columbia for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our British Columbia climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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 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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