Smithers weather in August (British Columbia, Canada)

What should you pack for a trip to Smithers in August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In August, Smithers typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 18°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Smithers in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 12 days of rain.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Smithers. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Smithers, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Where to go in Canada in August

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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 Smithers, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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