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Orillia Weather in August

Orillia in August

The short of it: Orillia in August averages a high of 25 °C (77 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 14 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 14° · rain 82 mm · daylight 14 h 2 min

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

August in Orillia brings afternoons near 25° and nights around 14°, with about 82 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 25°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 2 min in mid-August, 72 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Orillia runs about middling and wetter than most in August. Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School, 2 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Orillia, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 2 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary SchoolOntario2 km NNW25°14°82 mm
Amigo BeachOntario10 km NNE25°14°81 mm
BeavertonOntario29 km SE25°14°75 mm
BarrieOntario30 km SW25°15°78 mm
Anten MillsOntario34 km WSW25°14°76 mm
GravenhurstOntario35 km N24°13°84 mm
ElmvaleOntario35 km W25°14°76 mm
InnisfilOntario39 km SSW25°14°76 mm

The Almanac · Orillia 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 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Orillia by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-13°110 mm15 km/h9 h 10 min✦
February-3°-13°73 mm15 km/h10 h 22 min✦
March2°-8°64 mm15 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°-1°84 mm15 km/h13 h 25 min✦
May18°6°99 mm14 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦
June23°11°95 mm12 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦
July25°14°79 mm12 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦
August25°14°82 mm12 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
September21°10°90 mm12 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October13°5°94 mm15 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November6°-1°96 mm16 km/h9 h 30 min✦
December0°-7°96 mm17 km/h8 h 50 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Orillia in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Orillia in August?

Days average 25 °C (77 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 25°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Orillia?

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

How long are the days in Orillia in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 2 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 50 min in December to 15 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Orillia in August?

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

What should I pack for Orillia in August?

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

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