Salt Spring Island Weather in August

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

Thinking about venturing to Salt Spring 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 Salt Spring Island in August

Salt Spring Island, Canada is a region in Canada. August in Salt Spring Island generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Ganges. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Salt Spring Island, Canada.

For a closer look at conditions across Salt Spring Island, Canada, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Fulford Harbour with an average of 34 mm (1.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Fernwood with 38 mm (1.5 in).

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Ganges sees around 300 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Salt Spring Island by month

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

Best Places to Visit in Salt Spring Island in August

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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 Salt Spring Island

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

Temperature range in Salt Spring Island (August)

Precipitation variation in Salt Spring Island (August)

Ganges

In August Ganges generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
330 hours
300 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions

Fernwood

In August Fernwood generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
289 hours
277 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions

Fulford Harbour

In August Fulford Harbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
330 hours
300 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Salt Spring Island, in Canada.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Salt Spring Island in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ganges 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Fernwood 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Fulford Harbour 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)

Salt Spring Island weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Salt Spring Island, Canada in August?

In August, Salt Spring Island, Canada generally has perfect weather conditions. Ganges sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Salt Spring Island, Canada in August?

Ganges averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

Does Salt Spring Island, Canada get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Ganges averages just 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Salt Spring Island, Canada.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Salt Spring Island, Canada?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Salt Spring Island, Canada. Typically, the climate in Ganges is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Salt Spring Island, Canada is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Ganges. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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