August weather forecastBanff, Canada
August
Weather in August
August continues the summertime pattern with a maximum temperature of 16.9°C (62.4°F), only a slight drop from July's warmth. This is the driest month of the year, combined with a slight drop in relative humidity. While the temperature remains comfortable, the length of daylight begins to shorten. As the final full month of summer, August offers the best opportunities for outdoor pursuits. The ideal weather conditions, along with spectacular natural scenery, make August one of the most appealing months to visit Banff.Temperature
August's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 16.9°C (62.4°F), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. An average low-temperature of 5.9°C (42.6°F) marks the month of August.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 62%, August is the least humid month.Rainfall
In Banff, during August, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.4 rainfall days, and 589mm (23.19") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
July and August are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 14h and 30min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 9:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 8:29 pm MDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 11h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
In Banff, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Banff, Canada
- Average high temperature in August: 16.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-8.1°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 5.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-15.9°C).
Average pressure in August
Banff, Canada
- Average pressure in August: 1013.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1011.7mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Banff, Canada
- Average wind speed in August: 7.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.2km/h).
Average humidity in August
Banff, Canada
- Average humidity in August: 62%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (62%).
Average rainfall in August
Banff, Canada
- Average rainfall in August: 47mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (116mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (18mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Banff, Canada
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in August
Banff, Canada
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is April (324mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Banff, Canada
- Average snowfall days in August: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21.2 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Banff, Canada
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 11h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Banff, Canada
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (4.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Banff, Canada
- Average UV index in August: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Banff, Canada
- Average cloud cover in August: 25
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in August
Banff, Canada
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (7km).
