Calgary Weather in August

What's the weather like in Calgary (Alberta) in August 2024?

The climate in Calgary during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Calgary and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

Calgary weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.4°C 72.3°F
Nightly temperature 8.4°C 47.1°F
Average temperature 15.4°C 59.7°F
Daily sunshine 9.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 48 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 12.1°C 53.7°F
Humidity 61%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average August is the 4th wettest month of the year in Calgary with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Calgary

Calgary average temperature in August

August rainfall

Calgary average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Calgary average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Calgary in August 2024.

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Calgary weather stats

Calgary weather statistics
Hottest month: July 22.6°C 72.7°F
Driest month: February 12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: July 10.9hrs
Coldest month: January -4.9°C 23.2°F
Wettest month: June 79mm 3.1ins
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