Vancouver · August
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 73°F, dipping to 60°F at night. Humidity averages 75% — the limiting factor on most runs. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
73° / 60°F
Humidity
75%
Rain days
8/mo
Wind
9 mph
What August feels like in Vancouver
Sunrise
06:06
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:26
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Vancouver in August
The kit for August in Vancouver: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
August vs the surrounding months
vs July
+1° avg high
0 rain days
Vancouver in July →
August
73°F avg high
8 rain days
Best: morning
vs September
+8° avg high
-6 rain days
Vancouver in September →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Vancouver in August?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Vancouver in August?+
Average high 73°F, average low 60°F.
How does August compare to surrounding months in Vancouver?+
Compared to July (avg high 72°F), August is warmer. Compared to September (avg high 65°F), August is warmer.
Does it rain often in Vancouver in August?+
Expect about 8 measurable rain days in August, on average.