Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Canada in August
Weather score40Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
75mm
Sun
6.9h
Sea
1°C
Weather score
40
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 1°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August18°C average high
August sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August75mm average rain
August is close to Canada's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
August6.9 hours average sun
August is brighter than Canada's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August1°C average sea
August is below Canada's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaMay to July
Sea temperatures are usually near 2°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August40 weather score
August sits close to Canada's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.