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Milton Weather in August

Milton in August

The short of it: Milton in August averages a high of 26 °C (78 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 75 mm (3.0 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 15° · rain 75 mm · daylight 13 h 57 min

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

August in Milton brings afternoons near 26° and nights around 15°, with about 75 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 5th 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, Milton runs about middling and wetter than most in August. Halton Hills, 14 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Milton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 11 mm less rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 57 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Halton HillsOntario14 km NNW25°14°75 mm
BurlingtonOntario15 km SSE25°15°76 mm
GeorgetownOntario15 km N26°15°74 mm
OakvilleOntario18 km ESE26°16°65 mm
MississaugaOntario19 km ENE26°16°69 mm
BramptonOntario21 km NNE26°15°72 mm
EtobicokeOntario29 km ENE26°16°73 mm
HamiltonOntario30 km S26°17°78 mm

The Almanac · Milton 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 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Milton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°70 mm17 km/h9 h 17 min✦
February-1°-9°60 mm17 km/h10 h 26 min✦
March4°-4°54 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April11°1°82 mm15 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
May18°7°92 mm13 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦
June23°13°78 mm12 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
July26°15°86 mm11 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
August26°15°75 mm11 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September22°11°72 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°74 mm14 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November8°0°75 mm15 km/h9 h 36 min✦
December2°-5°62 mm17 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Milton in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Milton in August?

Days average 26 °C (78 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Milton?

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

How long are the days in Milton 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 Milton in August?

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

What should I pack for Milton in August?

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

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