Prince Rupert Weather in August

What's the weather like in Prince Rupert (British Columbia) in August 2024?

The climate in Prince Rupert during August can be summarized as mild and wet.

August is in the summer in Prince Rupert and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Prince Rupert weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.1°C 60.9°F
Nightly temperature 9.8°C 49.6°F
Average temperature 12.9°C 55.2°F
Daily sunshine 5.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 167 mm 6.6 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 13.7°C 56.7°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average August is the 4th driest month of the year in Prince Rupert with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert average temperature in August

August rainfall

Prince Rupert average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Prince Rupert 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 Prince Rupert in August 2024.

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Prince Rupert weather stats

Prince Rupert weather statistics
Hottest month: August 15.9°C 60.6°F
Driest month: July 116mm 4.6ins
Sunniest month: May 6.1hrs
Coldest month: January 3.5°C 38.3°F
Wettest month: October 438mm 17.2ins
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