CanadaAverage weather for Alberta in August
It's warm in August in Alberta with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 15°C.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Alberta with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 14°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 25°C, with nights around 13°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Alberta is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
In August, there is an average of 39 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Alberta in August |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
24°C | 30°C | |
 Max. temperature |
27°C | 31°C | |
| Min. temperature |
21°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
39 mm | 79 mm | |
| Rainy days |
7 days | 13 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Alberta?
Looking for great weather? August is a good time to be in Alberta. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Temperature records
With 35°C in 2018, Alberta reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 20°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Alberta
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in August for Alberta, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Alberta
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Alberta, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect about 7 days of precipitation in Alberta.
Daily UV index in August in Alberta
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Alberta, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Alberta over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Alberta, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in August in Alberta over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Alberta, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in August for Alberta
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Alberta. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Alberta by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Alberta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
