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Weather in August in British Columbia

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.

Temperatures

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.

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

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.

Where to go in British Columbia in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the British Columbia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

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.

Vancouver
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<<   July July
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22°C 
14°C 
289 hours 
55 mm 
7 days 
22°C 
14°C 
277 hours 
72 mm 
8 days 
19°C 
12°C 
212 hours 
125 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Vancouver

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.

Whistler
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<<   July July
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19°C 
8°C 
250 hours 
80 mm 
10 days 
19°C 
7°C 
241 hours 
88 mm 
9 days 
15°C 
4°C 
194 hours 
122 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Whistler

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.

Victoria
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<<   July July
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19°C 
13°C 
330 hours 
19 mm 
5 days 
19°C 
13°C 
300 hours 
27 mm 
6 days 
17°C 
12°C 
204 hours 
47 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Victoria

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.

Kelowna
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<<   July July
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24°C 
12°C 
297 hours 
33 mm 
8 days 
24°C 
13°C 
281 hours 
27 mm 
8 days 
20°C 
9°C 
216 hours 
47 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Kelowna

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.

Ucluelet
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<<   July July
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17°C 
13°C 
330 hours 
58 mm 
10 days 
18°C 
14°C 
299 hours 
90 mm 
10 days 
17°C 
13°C 
203 hours 
148 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Ucluelet

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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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