Richmond weather in August (British Columbia, Canada)

Wondering what the weather is like in Richmond during August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Richmond during August, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 15°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Richmond in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 7 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 277 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Richmond climate page with graphs.

 

Richmond, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 277 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

Data from: Vancouver, Canada (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in August

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Richmond, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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