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Markham Weather in August

Markham in August

The short of it: Markham in August averages a high of 26 °C (78 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 59 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 16° · rain 83 mm · daylight 13 h 59 min

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

Thirty years of records give Markham an average August high of 26°, a low of 16° and some 83 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 83 mm.

The sun is up for about 13 h 59 min in mid-August, 70 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, Markham runs cooler than most and about as wet in August. Agincourt North, 7 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

August in Markham, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 59 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Agincourt NorthOntario7 km S26°16°84 mm
MalvernOntario7 km SSE26°16°84 mm
L'AmoreauxOntario9 km SSW26°16°82 mm
Tam O'Shanter-SullivanOntario10 km SSW26°16°82 mm
RougeOntario11 km SE25°16°83 mm
BendaleOntario11 km S26°16°83 mm
StouffvilleOntario11 km N24°15°84 mm
PickeringOntario11 km ENE24°15°84 mm

The Almanac · Markham 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 16°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 83 mm.

Climate of Markham by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°57 mm17 km/h9 h 15 min✦
February-1°-9°56 mm17 km/h10 h 25 min✦
March4°-4°51 mm16 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April11°2°82 mm15 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦
May18°8°82 mm13 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦
June24°13°81 mm12 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦
July27°16°74 mm11 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦✦
August26°16°83 mm11 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦
September22°12°79 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°6°77 mm14 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November7°0°80 mm15 km/h9 h 34 min✦
December1°-5°64 mm17 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Markham in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Markham in August?

Days average 26 °C (78 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 83 mm.

Is August a good time to visit Markham?

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

How long are the days in Markham in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 59 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 55 min in December to 15 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Markham in August?

Hardly — August nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Markham in August?

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

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