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Vancouver in August
Avg Low
Rain
Daylight
14h
What to expect
Vancouver is in late summer during August, with the season well established by this point. It generally feels mild and comfortable, and a gentle drop-off once the sun goes down. Daylight stays generous for longer outdoor plans. Conditions tend to feel steady, which makes planning simple. Day to day, humidity is noticeable and can make afternoons feel heavier, and showers tend to arrive in bursts rather than all-day rain.
August in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Vancouver.
Hottest (avg)
#1 / 12
Wettest (avg)
#11 / 12
Daylight Hours
#4 / 12
Windiest (avg)
#11 / 12
Highest UV
#4 / 12
Most Humid
#11 / 12
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 14.3 h
- UV index (max)
- 7
- Typical sun hours
- 05:05 - 19:25
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 7 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 44%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 74%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for August. Typical high 23.6°C and low 15.2°C.
Typical disruptions in August
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in August.
Rain High impact
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 11% of days (3.3 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.3 days / month
~11% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.3 days / month
- Probability ~11% of days
- Intensity Up to ~40mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 11% of days (3.3 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.3 days / month
~11% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.3 days / month
- Probability ~11% of days
- Intensity Up to ~40mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Visibility Minor
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~97% (P95)
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
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Rain High impact
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 6% of days (1.9 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.9 days / month
~6% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.9 days / month
- Probability ~6% of days
- Intensity Up to ~48mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.7 days/month in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.7 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.7 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~47mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.5 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~59mm (P95)
Very heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wind High impact
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~84km/h (P95)
Stormy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Heat Moderate
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~33°C (P95)
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 36% of days (11.1 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
11.1 days / month
~36% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 11.1 days / month
- Probability ~36% of days
- Intensity Up to ~98% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~11 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 36% of days (11.1 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
11.1 days / month
~36% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 11.1 days / month
- Probability ~36% of days
- Intensity Up to ~23mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~11 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 28% of days (8.6 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.6 days / month
~28% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.6 days / month
- Probability ~28% of days
- Intensity Up to ~21h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~9 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Humidity Minor
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 21% of days (6.6 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.6 days / month
~21% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.6 days / month
- Probability ~21% of days
- Intensity Up to ~92% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~7 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Rain Minor
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 20% of days (6.3 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.3 days / month
~20% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.3 days / month
- Probability ~20% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~6 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 15% of days (4.7 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.7 days / month
~15% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.7 days / month
- Probability ~15% of days
- Intensity Up to ~99% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wind Minor
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 4% of days (1.4 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.4 days / month
~4% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.4 days / month
- Probability ~4% of days
- Intensity Up to ~59km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Cloud Minor
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 4% of days (1.3 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.3 days / month
~4% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.3 days / month
- Probability ~4% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Other Minor
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~97 (P95)
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat Minor
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in August. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~31°C (P95)
Hot days are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Frequently asked questions
Is August a good time to visit Vancouver?
Typical August days in Vancouver reach highs of 22°C (72°F) with nights around 15°C (59°F). It usually feels mild by day and cool after dark. It is one of the drier months, which suits outdoor exploring and sightseeing.
What are temperatures like in August?
In August, you can usually expect highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows near 15°C (59°F). That means mild days and cool nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in August?
Rainfall in August averages 46 mm (1.8 in) across roughly 7 days. Overall it is a moderately wet time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in August?
You can expect about 14 hours of daylight in August. Sunrise is typically around 05:05 and sunset near 19:25. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.
How strong is the sun in August?
UV levels are often high (around 7). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Is it windy in August?
In August, average wind speeds are around 8 km/h (5 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 35 km/h (22 mph). On the ground, it is a gentle to moderate breeze is common, but stronger winds are not frequent.