Temperatures in August
It's warm in August in Alberta with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 15°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Alberta in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Alberta with warm temperatures, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights close to 14°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 25°C, with nights close to 13°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Alberta will be around 23°C, with nights close to 11°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 39 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 22% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Alberta. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Alberta in August |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
27°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
21°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
39 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Alberta?
Want nice weather? Then August is a great time to be in Alberta. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Alberta in August
With 35°C, Alberta hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 1°C to a high of 20°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Alberta
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Alberta, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Alberta
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Alberta, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Alberta.
Daily UV Index in August in Alberta
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Alberta, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Alberta Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Alberta, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Alberta Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Alberta, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Alberta
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Alberta. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Alberta by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Alberta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
