August weather forecast
Victoria, Canada

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Weather in August

August encompasses the dog days of summer in Victoria, matching July's peak average temperature of 20.2°C. This month is a haven for sun-lovers, with Victoria basking in the highest UV index of 5. Residents and tourists alike enjoy a host of outdoor activities, from Food & Wine festivals to brilliant theatrical performances in Beacon Hill Park. Despite the high temperatures, the coastal city benefits from an oceanic breeze. The month records minimal rainfall, adding to the merry summer experience.

Temperature

In Victoria, the months of July and August register the highest average temperatures, peaking at 20.2°C.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Victoria is 75%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Victoria are July and August Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 3mm of rain.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

August and September, with an average sea temperature of 11.5°C, are months with the warmest seawater.
Note: Beware when you're in 11.5°C waters; 13°C is chilling and anything below 10°C could cause breathing hindrance and a sudden cold shock, given your physical condition.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:57 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Victoria, the average sunshine in August is 11.2h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Victoria, Canada, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
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FAQ

What is the hottest time of year in Victoria?

Victoria's warmest period falls in July and August, when the average high-temperatures ascend to 20.2°C.

What are August temperatures in Victoria?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Victoria, is 20.2°C and the average low-temperature is 13.7°C.

What is the average humidity in August in Victoria?

In Victoria, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

What is the driest month in Victoria?

July and August are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3mm of rain.

How many days does it rain in August in Victoria?

In Victoria, Canada, in August, during 2.3 rainfall days, 3mm of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Victoria?

April through October are months without snowfall in Victoria, Canada.

When is the sea warmest in Victoria?

August and September, with an average sea temperature of 11.5°C, are months with the warmest seawater in Victoria, Canada.

What is the water temperature in August in Victoria?

In Victoria, in August, the average water temperature is 11.5°C. At temperatures below 10°C, swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C is not comfortable.

How many hours of daylight does Victoria have in August?

In August, the average day length in Victoria, Canada, is 14h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Victoria?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:57 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Victoria have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Victoria is 11.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Victoria?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average high temperature
20.2°C
20.2°C
17.2°C
Average low temperature
13.3°C
13.7°C
11.8°C
Average pressure
1017.8mbar
1016.7mbar
1016.4mbar
Average wind speed
6.6km/h
5.9km/h
6.8km/h
Average max. wind speed
7.3km/h
6.5km/h
7.2km/h
Average wind speed gusts
11.6km/h
10.6km/h
11.7km/h
Average humidity
73%
75%
79%
Average rainfall
3mm
3mm
6mm
Average rainfall days
3
2.3
4.9
Average snowfall
0mm
0mm
0mm
Average snowfall days
0
0
0
Average sea temperature
10.3°C
11.5°C
11.5°C
Average daylight
15h 4min
14h 2min
12h 4min
Average sunshine
11h 2min
11h 1min
9h 4min
Average sunshine days
27.3
28.2
24.2
Average UV index
5
4
4
Average cloud cover
20%
20%
28%
Average visibility
10km
10km
10km

Average temperature in August
Victoria, Canada

Average temperature in August - Victoria, Canada
  • Average high temperature in August: 20.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (20.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 13.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.3°C).

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Average pressure in August
Victoria, Canada

Average pressure in August - Victoria, Canada
  • Average pressure in August: 1016.7mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and July (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Victoria, Canada

Average wind speed in August - Victoria, Canada
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Victoria, Canada

Average humidity in August - Victoria, Canada
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

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Average rainfall in August
Victoria, Canada

Average rainfall in August - Victoria, Canada
  • Average rainfall in August: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (37mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (3mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Victoria, Canada

Average rainfall days in August - Victoria, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in August: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (8.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Victoria, Canada

Average snowfall in August - Victoria, Canada
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (53mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in August
Victoria, Canada

Average snowfall days in August - Victoria, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in August
Victoria, Canada

Average sea temperature in August - Victoria, Canada
  • Average sea temperature in August: 11.5°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (7.3°C).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Victoria, Canada

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Victoria, Canada
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Victoria, Canada

Average sunshine days in August - Victoria, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in August: 28.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.4 days).

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Average UV index in August
Victoria, Canada

Average UV index in August - Victoria, Canada
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Victoria, Canada

Average cloud cover in August - Victoria, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in August: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in August
Victoria, Canada

Average visibility in August - Victoria, Canada
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and November (9km).

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