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Vaughan Weather in August

Vaughan in August

The short of it: Vaughan in August averages a high of 26 °C (78 °F) and a low of 15 °C (60 °F), with 79 mm (3.1 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 15° · rain 79 mm · daylight 13 h 59 min

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

August in Vaughan brings afternoons near 26° and nights around 15°, with about 79 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 4th wettest month.

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, Vaughan runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Richmond Hill, 6 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

August in Vaughan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 59 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Richmond HillOntario6 km NE26°16°80 mm
ThornhillOntario6 km ESE26°16°80 mm
York University HeightsOntario8 km S26°16°80 mm
Glenfield-Jane HeightsOntario10 km S26°16°76 mm
Willowdale EastOntario11 km SE26°16°80 mm
WillowdaleOntario11 km SE26°16°80 mm
Downsview-Roding-CFBOntario11 km S26°16°78 mm
Mount Olive-Silverstone-JamestownOntario12 km SW26°16°74 mm

The Almanac · Vaughan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
✦✦✦✦✦

Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Vaughan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-10°63 mm17 km/h9 h 15 min✦
February-1°-10°56 mm17 km/h10 h 25 min✦
March4°-5°52 mm16 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April10°1°77 mm16 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦
May18°7°81 mm14 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦
June24°13°83 mm12 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦
July26°16°81 mm11 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦✦
August26°15°79 mm11 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦
September22°12°75 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°6°74 mm14 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November7°0°72 mm16 km/h9 h 35 min✦
December1°-5°59 mm17 km/h8 h 55 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vaughan in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vaughan in August?

Days average 26 °C (78 °F) and nights 15 °C (60 °F), with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 26°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Vaughan?

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

How long are the days in Vaughan 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 Vaughan in August?

Hardly — August nights average 15 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Vaughan in August?

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

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