Prince Edward Island Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Prince Edward Island, Canada in August.

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Charlottetown Cavendish Summerside Brackley Beach

Thinking about venturing to Prince Edward Island, Canada this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Prince Edward Island in August

Prince Edward Island, Canada is a region in Canada. August in Prince Edward Island generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Souris at 22°C (72°F) to warm in Charlottetown at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Charlottetown and 18°C (64°F) in Souris.

To explore the conditions in Prince Edward Island, Canada in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in OʼLeary with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Souris with 94 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Charlottetown enjoys about 221 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Prince Edward Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Prince Edward Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Charlottetown)

January-2°C (28°F) February-2°C (28°F) March2°C (36°F) April8°C (46°F) May15°C (59°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November8°C (46°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Prince Edward Island in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Prince Edward Island.

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 Prince Edward Island

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Prince Edward Island, Canada?

Temperature range in Prince Edward Island (August)

Precipitation variation in Prince Edward Island (August)

Charlottetown

In August Charlottetown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
254 hours
221 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Charlottetown →

Cavendish

In August Cavendish generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
254 hours
221 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Cavendish →

Summerside

In August Summerside generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
254 hours
221 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Summerside →

Brackley Beach

In August Brackley Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
254 hours
221 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Brackley Beach →

North Rustico

In August North Rustico generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
254 hours
221 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in North Rustico →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Prince Edward Island in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Charlottetown 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Cavendish 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Summerside 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Brackley Beach 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
North Rustico 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Stanhope 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)

Prince Edward Island weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Prince Edward Island, Canada in August?

In August, Prince Edward Island, Canada generally has perfect weather conditions. Charlottetown sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Prince Edward Island, Canada in August?

In Charlottetown, the average daytime high in August is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 16°C (61°F).

Does Prince Edward Island, Canada get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Charlottetown averages only about 85 mm (3.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Prince Edward Island, Canada?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Prince Edward Island, Canada. Typically, the climate in Charlottetown is perfect.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Charlottetown. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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