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Lorne Weather in August

Lorne in August

The short of it: Lorne in August averages a high of 23 °C (73 °F) and a low of 12 °C (53 °F), with 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain and about 14 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 12° · rain 101 mm · daylight 14 h 17 min

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

Thirty years of records give Lorne an average August high of 23°, a low of 12° and some 101 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 101 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 17 min in mid-August, 82 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Lorne runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Charlo, 21 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

August in Lorne, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 17 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CharloNew Brunswick21 km NW23°12°95 mm
BelleduneNew Brunswick24 km E23°13°97 mm
Heron BayNew Brunswick26 km NW23°12°94 mm
Carleton-sur-MerQuebec26 km N22°12°96 mm
BalmoralNew Brunswick26 km WNW23°12°96 mm
Pointe-VerteNew Brunswick27 km E23°13°98 mm
Eel River CrossingNew Brunswick27 km NW23°12°94 mm
DalhousieNew Brunswick28 km NW22°11°94 mm

The Almanac · Lorne 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 23°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 101 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Lorne by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-16°84 mm16 km/h8 h 48 min✦
February-5°-16°73 mm17 km/h10 h 9 min✦
March0°-11°85 mm16 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April6°-3°82 mm15 km/h13 h 35 min✦
May14°3°104 mm14 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦
June20°8°97 mm13 km/h16 h 0 min✦✦✦
July23°12°110 mm11 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
August23°12°101 mm12 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦
September18°7°93 mm13 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October11°2°111 mm15 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦
November4°-3°97 mm15 km/h9 h 11 min✦
December-3°-10°93 mm16 km/h8 h 24 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lorne in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lorne in August?

Days average 23 °C (73 °F) and nights 12 °C (53 °F), with about 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 23°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 101 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Lorne?

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

How long are the days in Lorne in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 17 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 24 min in December to 16 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Lorne in August?

Hardly — August nights average 12 °C (53 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lorne in August?

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

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