Vancouver weather in August (British Columbia, Canada)

What kind of weather does August bring to Vancouver? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Vancouver is usually perfect in August, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 22°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 14°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Vancouver in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 277 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Vancouver.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Vancouver. 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 Vancouver climate page with graphs.

 

Vancouver, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 62%  

Sunshine 277 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 62%  

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

Temperatures

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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 Vancouver, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Vancouver.

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