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Gananoque Weather in August

Gananoque in August

The short of it: Gananoque in August averages a high of 25 °C (78 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 14 h 1 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 25° · low 15° · rain 92 mm · daylight 14 h 1 min

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

August in Gananoque brings afternoons near 25° and nights around 15°, with about 92 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 25°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 1 min in mid-August, 71 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, Gananoque runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Clayton, 12 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

August in Gananoque, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 15 mm more rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 1 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ClaytonNew York12 km SSE25°15°91 mm
Alexandria BayNew York20 km E25°15°93 mm
Greenwood/St. Lawrence SouthOntario23 km WSW26°15°88 mm
CFB KingstonOntario24 km WSW26°16°84 mm
Cataraqui River EastOntario25 km WSW26°15°88 mm
Markers AcresOntario26 km WSW26°15°87 mm
Rideau HeightsOntario27 km WSW26°15°87 mm
Inner HarbourOntario27 km WSW26°16°84 mm

The Almanac · Gananoque 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 25°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Gananoque by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-12°78 mm16 km/h9 h 12 min✦
February-2°-12°65 mm16 km/h10 h 23 min✦
March3°-6°62 mm15 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°1°90 mm15 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦
May18°7°81 mm13 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
June23°12°87 mm12 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦✦
July26°15°77 mm11 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦✦
August25°15°92 mm11 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦
September21°11°91 mm12 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°104 mm15 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦
November7°-1°92 mm16 km/h9 h 32 min✦
December1°-7°80 mm17 km/h8 h 52 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gananoque in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gananoque in August?

Days average 25 °C (78 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 25°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Gananoque?

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

How long are the days in Gananoque in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 1 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 52 min in December to 15 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Gananoque in August?

Hardly — August nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Gananoque in August?

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

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