Canada
Canada in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Canada in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Canada in August?
- Windsor is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 27°C (81°F) in August; Yellowknife is the coolest at 17°C (63°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Canada in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Windsor (23°C (73°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
27°
Windsor
Coolest
17°
Yellowknife
Driest
22 mm
Victoria
Warmest sea
23°
Windsor
August in Canada ranges from 17°C (63°F) in Yellowknife to 27°C (81°F) in Windsor — a spread of 10 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as July. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Victoria, Vancouver, and Winnipeg.
Best places in Canada in August
92 
Victoria
British Columbia · Canada
23° / 13° 22 mm Aug
87
Vancouver
British Columbia · Canada
23° / 14° 49 mm Aug
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86
Winnipeg
Manitoba · Canada
26° / 13° 78 mm Aug
80
Ottawa
Ontario · Canada
26° / 14° 89 mm Aug
86
Calgary
Alberta · Canada
24° / 9° 59 mm Aug
83
Toronto
Ontario · Canada
26° / 16° 83 mm Aug
86
Windsor
Ontario · Canada
27° / 17° 82 mm Aug
83
Niagara Falls
Ontario · Canada
26° / 16° 80 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 23° | 13° | 22 mm | 12° | 92 |
| Vancouver | 23° | 14° | 49 mm | 16° | 87 |
| Winnipeg | 26° | 13° | 78 mm | — | 86 |
| Calgary | 24° | 9° | 59 mm | — | 86 |
| Windsor | 27° | 17° | 82 mm | 23° | 86 |
| Toronto | 26° | 16° | 83 mm | 21° | 83 |
| Niagara Falls | 26° | 16° | 80 mm | — | 83 |
| Kingston | 25° | 15° | 84 mm | 22° | 82 |
| Ottawa | 26° | 14° | 89 mm | — | 80 |
| Moncton | 25° | 13° | 85 mm | — | 79 |
| Edmonton | 23° | 11° | 65 mm | — | 79 |
| Montreal | 25° | 14° | 93 mm | — | 77 |
| Banff | 22° | 7° | 62 mm | — | 76 |
| Québec | 25° | 14° | 117 mm | — | 74 |
| St. John's | 21° | 12° | 107 mm | 14° | 67 |
| Yellowknife | 17° | 10° | 42 mm | — | 65 |
Festivals in Canada in August
- Ottawa International Animation Festival Annual film festival held in Ottawa, Canada
- MUTEK Electronic music festival
- Otakuthon Anime convention in Quebec, Canada
- International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Largest hot air balloon festival in Canada
- Foire Brayonne
- VELD Music Festival Electronic dance music festival in Toronto
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Canada in August?
Average daytime highs range from 17° in Yellowknife to 27° in Windsor.
Can you swim in Canada in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Windsor at about 23°.