Edmonton Weather in August

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

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

August is in the summer in Edmonton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

Edmonton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.6°C 70.9°F
Nightly temperature 9.2°C 48.6°F
Average temperature 15.4°C 59.7°F
Daily sunshine 9.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 68 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 11.3°C 52.3°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Edmonton with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Edmonton

Edmonton average temperature in August

August rainfall

Edmonton average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Edmonton 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 Edmonton in August 2024.

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Edmonton weather stats

Edmonton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 22.2°C 72°F
Driest month: November 15mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: August 9.6hrs
Coldest month: January -8.8°C 16.2°F
Wettest month: July 95mm 3.7ins
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