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Prince Albert Weather in August

Prince Albert in August

The short of it: Prince Albert in August averages a high of 24 °C (75 °F) and a low of 10 °C (50 °F), with 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 14 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 10° · rain 61 mm · daylight 14 h 45 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & May

August in Prince Albert brings afternoons near 24° and nights around 10°, with about 61 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 24°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 45 min in mid-August, 103 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 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and May.

Against its neighbours, Prince Albert runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Melfort, 85 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

August in Prince Albert, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 20 mm less rain
Versus September
6° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 45 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MelfortSaskatchewan85 km ESE24°10°60 mm
WarmanSaskatchewan112 km SSW24°10°47 mm
MartensvilleSaskatchewan119 km SSW25°10°45 mm
NipawinSaskatchewan119 km E24°10°70 mm
HumboldtSaskatchewan119 km SSE24°10°52 mm
EvergreenSaskatchewan127 km SSW25°10°44 mm
Silverwood HeightsSaskatchewan127 km SSW25°10°43 mm
Lawson HeightsSaskatchewan128 km SSW25°10°43 mm

The Almanac · Prince Albert Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 24°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Prince Albert by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-12°-23°18 mm12 km/h8 h 3 min✦✦
February-9°-21°13 mm12 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦
March-1°-13°18 mm13 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April9°-3°28 mm14 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
May18°3°42 mm15 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
June22°9°84 mm13 km/h16 h 56 min✦✦✦
July24°12°81 mm12 km/h16 h 29 min✦✦✦
August24°10°61 mm12 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
September18°5°44 mm13 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October9°-2°27 mm13 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦✦
November-2°-11°19 mm13 km/h8 h 32 min✦✦
December-10°-20°17 mm12 km/h7 h 33 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Prince Albert in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Prince Albert in August?

Days average 24 °C (75 °F) and nights 10 °C (50 °F), with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 24°, nights near 10°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Prince Albert?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and May.

How long are the days in Prince Albert in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 45 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 33 min in December to 16 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Prince Albert in August?

Hardly — August nights average 10 °C (50 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Prince Albert in August?

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

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