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Wiarton Weather in August

Wiarton in August

The short of it: Wiarton in August averages a high of 24 °C (75 °F) and a low of 14 °C (58 °F), with 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 14 h 3 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 14° · rain 75 mm · daylight 14 h 3 min

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

August in Wiarton brings afternoons near 24° and nights around 14°, with about 75 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 24°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 3 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Wiarton runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Owen Sound, 25 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

August in Wiarton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 10 mm more rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 3 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Owen SoundOntario25 km SE24°14°75 mm
Lion's HeadOntario29 km NNW24°14°72 mm
SydenhamOntario33 km SE23°14°77 mm
Port ElginOntario39 km SSW24°14°74 mm
MeafordOntario44 km ESE24°15°72 mm
PaisleyOntario50 km SSW25°14°82 mm
The Blue MountainsOntario58 km ESE24°15°71 mm
MarkdaleOntario61 km SE24°13°81 mm

The Almanac · Wiarton 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 24°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Wiarton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°108 mm19 km/h9 h 9 min✦
February-2°-10°81 mm18 km/h10 h 22 min✦
March3°-5°60 mm17 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April10°1°82 mm17 km/h13 h 25 min✦
May17°6°84 mm14 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦
June22°11°74 mm12 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦
July24°14°65 mm12 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
August24°14°75 mm12 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦
September20°11°97 mm13 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°102 mm17 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦
November7°0°102 mm19 km/h9 h 30 min✦
December1°-5°110 mm20 km/h8 h 49 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wiarton in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wiarton in August?

Days average 24 °C (75 °F) and nights 14 °C (58 °F), with about 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 24°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 75 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Wiarton?

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

How long are the days in Wiarton in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 3 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 49 min in December to 15 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in Wiarton in August?

Hardly — August nights average 14 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Wiarton in August?

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

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