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Central Saanich Weather in August

Central Saanich in August

The short of it: Central Saanich in August averages a high of 22 °C (72 °F) and a low of 12 °C (54 °F), with 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain and about 14 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 12° · rain 24 mm · daylight 14 h 20 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & July

August in Central Saanich brings afternoons near 22° and nights around 12°, with about 24 mm of rain over the month. No month in Central Saanich runs warmer: highs about 22°. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 20 min in mid-August, 84 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Central Saanich runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Saanich, 4 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

August in Central Saanich, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 10 mm more rain
Versus September
3° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 20 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SaanichBritish Columbia4 km ESE22°13°22 mm
CareyBritish Columbia11 km S23°13°22 mm
Gordon HeadBritish Columbia12 km SE23°13°21 mm
LangfordBritish Columbia14 km SSW23°12°25 mm
EsquimaltBritish Columbia15 km S23°13°21 mm
VictoriaBritish Columbia15 km SSE23°13°21 mm
Oak BayBritish Columbia16 km SSE23°13°20 mm
Victoria-DowntownBritish Columbia16 km SSE23°13°21 mm

The Almanac · Central Saanich Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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No month in Central Saanich runs warmer: highs about 22°. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Central Saanich by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°2°155 mm13 km/h8 h 43 min✦
February8°2°81 mm12 km/h10 h 7 min✦
March10°3°82 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April13°5°46 mm12 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦
May17°8°34 mm12 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
June19°10°27 mm12 km/h16 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°12°14 mm12 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
August22°12°24 mm10 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°10°32 mm9 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°7°90 mm10 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦
November9°4°153 mm12 km/h9 h 6 min✦
December7°2°137 mm13 km/h8 h 19 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Central Saanich in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Central Saanich in August?

Days average 22 °C (72 °F) and nights 12 °C (54 °F), with about 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain over the month. No month in Central Saanich runs warmer: highs about 22°. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Central Saanich?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Central Saanich in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 20 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 19 min in December to 16 h 6 min in June.

Does it snow in Central Saanich in August?

Hardly — August nights average 12 °C (54 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Central Saanich in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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