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Central Weather in August

Central in August

The short of it: Central in August averages a high of 26 °C (78 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 13 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 14° · rain 82 mm · daylight 13 h 57 min

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

August in Central brings afternoons near 26° and nights around 14°, with about 82 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 57 min in mid-August, 69 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Central runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Waterloo, 0 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

August in Central, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 13 mm less rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 57 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WaterlooOntario0 km ENE26°14°82 mm
ColumbiaOntario2 km NNW26°14°82 mm
Victoria HillsOntario3 km S26°14°82 mm
Highland WestOntario4 km SSW25°14°81 mm
KitchenerOntario4 km S26°14°82 mm
Forest HeightsOntario5 km S26°14°82 mm
Laurentian HillsOntario5 km SSE26°15°82 mm
VanierOntario7 km SE26°15°84 mm

The Almanac · Central 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 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Central by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-10°72 mm16 km/h9 h 17 min✦
February-2°-10°63 mm15 km/h10 h 26 min✦
March3°-5°60 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April11°1°83 mm15 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
May18°7°96 mm14 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦
June24°13°84 mm12 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
July26°15°95 mm11 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
August26°14°82 mm10 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September22°11°80 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°87 mm14 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November7°0°84 mm15 km/h9 h 37 min✦
December1°-5°69 mm16 km/h8 h 58 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Central in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Central in August?

Days average 26 °C (78 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Central?

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

How long are the days in Central in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 57 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 58 min in December to 15 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Central in August?

Hardly — August nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Central in August?

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

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