Temperatures in August
It's warm in August in Vancouver with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Vancouver 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 Vancouver with warm temperatures, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights close to 17°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 24°C, with nights close to 17°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 Vancouver will be around 23°C, with nights close to 15°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Vancouver is 13°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 27 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The precipitation chance averages 12% 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 Vancouver. 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.
Vancouver in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
25°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
21°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
27 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
4 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 Vancouver?
Want nice weather? Then August is a great time to be in Vancouver. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Vancouver in August
With 32°C, Vancouver hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 10°C to a high of 20°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Vancouver
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Vancouver, 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 4 days of rain in Vancouver.
Daily UV Index in August in Vancouver
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Vancouver, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Vancouver Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Vancouver. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Vancouver by Month
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