Weather in August in The Gaspé Peninsula
Planning a trip to the Gaspé Peninsula this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in the Gaspé Peninsula in August?
The Gaspé Peninsula is a region in Canada. August in the Gaspé Peninsula generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with 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 pleasant in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts at 20°C to warm in Carleton sur Mer at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Carleton sur Mer and 13°C in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in the Gaspé Peninsula.To explore the conditions in the Gaspé Peninsula in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Percé with an average of 88 mm to high rainfall in Carleton sur Mer with 102 mm.For a more detailed look at the Gaspé Peninsula's conditions throughout the year, check out our the Gaspé Peninsula climate page.
Where to go in the Gaspé Peninsula in August
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Canada, check out our Gaspé Peninsula's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in the Gaspé Peninsula?
Percé
In August Percé generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Gaspé
In August Gaspé generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Sainte-Anne-des-Monts
In August Sainte-Anne-des-Monts generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Carleton sur Mer
In August Carleton sur Mer generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Matane
In August Matane generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Gaspé Peninsula, in Canada.
Is August the best time to visit the Gaspé Peninsula?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Gaspé Peninsula with overall perfect weather in Percé.
On average, the best time to visit the Gaspé Peninsula is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Percé. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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