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Brandon Weather in August

Brandon in August

The short of it: Brandon in August averages a high of 26 °C (78 °F) and a low of 11 °C (53 °F), with 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 14 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 11° · rain 81 mm · daylight 14 h 26 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & October

Thirty years of records give Brandon an average August high of 26°, a low of 11° and some 81 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 26 min in mid-August, 89 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Brandon runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Shilo, 22 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

August in Brandon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus September
6° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 26 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShiloManitoba22 km ESE26°11°78 mm
RiversManitoba29 km NW25°11°76 mm
SourisManitoba34 km SW26°11°71 mm
CarberryManitoba43 km E25°11°70 mm
MinnedosaManitoba45 km N24°10°73 mm
NeepawaManitoba55 km NE25°11°72 mm
BoissevainManitoba69 km S26°11°74 mm
VirdenManitoba70 km W25°11°75 mm

The Almanac · Brandon Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Brandon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-22°18 mm15 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦
February-8°-20°13 mm14 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
March-1°-12°25 mm15 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April10°-3°25 mm16 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
May18°4°72 mm17 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦
June23°10°97 mm14 km/h16 h 19 min✦✦✦
July26°13°87 mm12 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦
August26°11°81 mm13 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦
September20°7°40 mm14 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°-1°33 mm15 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
November0°-9°22 mm15 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦
December-8°-18°24 mm14 km/h8 h 7 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Brandon in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Brandon in August?

Days average 26 °C (78 °F) and nights 11 °C (53 °F), with about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Brandon?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and October.

How long are the days in Brandon in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 26 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 7 min in December to 16 h 19 min in June.

Does it snow in Brandon in August?

Hardly — August nights average 11 °C (53 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Brandon in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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