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Thorold Weather in August

Thorold in August

The short of it: Thorold in August averages a high of 26 °C (78 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 13 h 56 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 17° · rain 75 mm · daylight 13 h 56 min

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

August in Thorold brings afternoons near 26° and nights around 17°, with about 75 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 56 min in mid-August, 68 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, Thorold runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. St. Catharines, 7 km to the NNW, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Thorold, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 56 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
St. CatharinesOntario7 km NNW26°17°72 mm
Niagara FallsOntario11 km E26°17°77 mm
Niagara FallsNew York12 km ESE26°17°77 mm
WellandOntario15 km SSW26°17°79 mm
North TonawandaNew York29 km ESE26°16°81 mm
GrimsbyOntario31 km WNW26°17°79 mm
Fort ErieOntario32 km SE26°16°82 mm
AmherstNew York36 km ESE27°16°84 mm

The Almanac · Thorold 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 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Thorold by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-7°69 mm19 km/h9 h 20 min✦
February0°-7°56 mm18 km/h10 h 27 min✦
March5°-3°56 mm17 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April12°2°83 mm17 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦
May19°8°87 mm14 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦
June24°14°85 mm12 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦
July27°17°83 mm12 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
August26°17°75 mm11 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
September22°13°78 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°7°84 mm14 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦
November8°1°80 mm17 km/h9 h 38 min✦
December3°-4°74 mm18 km/h9 h 0 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Thorold in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Thorold in August?

Days average 26 °C (78 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Thorold?

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

How long are the days in Thorold in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 56 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 0 min in December to 15 h 21 min in June.

Does it snow in Thorold in August?

Hardly — August nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Thorold in August?

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

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