Gros Morne National Park

Gros Morne National Park Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Gros Morne National Park, Canada in August.

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Rocky Harbour Cow Head Norris Point

Considering a trip to Gros Morne National Park, Canada this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Gros Morne National Park in August

Gros Morne National Park, Canada is a region in Canada. August in Gros Morne National Park generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Rocky Harbour. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Gros Morne National Park, Canada.

For a closer look at conditions across Gros Morne National Park, Canada, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

August is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 143 mm (5.6 in) in Rocky Harbour.

Explore Gros Morne National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Gros Morne National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Rocky Harbour)

January-3°C (27°F) February-4°C (25°F) March-1°C (30°F) April4°C (39°F) May10°C (50°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August20°C (68°F) September16°C (61°F) October10°C (50°F) November5°C (41°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Gros Morne National Park in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Gros Morne National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Gros Morne National Park

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Gros Morne National Park, Canada?

Temperature range in Gros Morne National Park (August)

Precipitation variation in Gros Morne National Park (August)

Rocky Harbour

In August Rocky Harbour generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Rocky Harbour →

Cow Head

In August Cow Head generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Cow Head →

Norris Point

In August Norris Point generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Gros Morne National Park in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rocky Harbour 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Cow Head 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Norris Point 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)

Gros Morne National Park weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gros Morne National Park, Canada in August?

In August, Gros Morne National Park, Canada generally has pleasant weather conditions. Rocky Harbour sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Gros Morne National Park, Canada in August?

Average temperatures in Gros Morne National Park, Canada during August range from a nighttime low near 12°C (54°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Rocky Harbour.

Does Gros Morne National Park, Canada get a lot of rain in August?

Yes, August tends to be a wetter month in Gros Morne National Park, Canada. Average rainfall in Rocky Harbour sits around 143 mm (5.6 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Gros Morne National Park, Canada?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Gros Morne National Park, Canada. Typically, the climate in Rocky Harbour is pleasant. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, August provides pleasant weather in Rocky Harbour. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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