Weather in August in Vancouver island
Thinking about venturing to Vancouver island this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Vancouver island in August?
Vancouver island is a region in Canada. August in Vancouver island generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high. It's the height of summer.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from mild in Port Renfrew at 17°C to warm in Ladysmith at 25°C. At night it cools down to 13°C in Ladysmith and 12°C in Port Renfrew. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Vancouver island.To explore the conditions in Vancouver island in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Langford with an average of 26 mm to high rainfall in Port Alice with 123 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Victoria enjoys approximately 300 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Vancouver island climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Vancouver island?
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.
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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.
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Tofino
In August Tofino generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Sooke
In August Sooke 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.
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Colwood
In August Colwood generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Vancouver island?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Vancouver island. Typically, the climate in Victoria is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Vancouver island is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Victoria. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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