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August · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 70/100

Cornwall in August

Good · 70/100Beach 46/100
High / low23° / 16°daily averages
Precipitation98 mm12 wet days
Sea19°surface temperature
46.23° N, 63.22° WElevation 15 mUTC−3 · Atlantic Daylight Time
When to goCornwall · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70August
Best timeJul–Sep
August: high / low23° / 16°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Cornwall averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 16° — mild weather by day. Expect around 98 mm of precipitation spread over about 12 wet days, with average cloud cover near 36%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is cooler again by about 3.9°. The sea averages 19°, bracing but swimmable.

August scores 70/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Cornwall.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:12 and sets at 20:24 local time, giving 14 h 11 min of daylight. Days shorten by 87 minutes over the month.

Why 70/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%18%
Clear skies · 25%90%

Beach score this month: 46/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around Cornwall this month

Charlottetown
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Charlottetown

Prince Edward Island · 7.2 km E
22°Aug high
12wet days
70score
Charlottetown
Summerside
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Summerside

Prince Edward Island · 48 km NW
23°Aug high
12wet days
70score
Summerside
ivTop of the table

Canada's best in August

Where to go in August
Victoria
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Victoria

British Columbia
23°Aug high
5wet days
88score
Victoria
Langford
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2

Langford

British Columbia
24°Aug high
5wet days
88score
Langford
Colwood
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Colwood

British Columbia
24°Aug high
5wet days
88score
Colwood
Swift Current
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Swift Current

Saskatchewan
26°Aug high
7wet days
81score
Swift Current
·Questions

Cornwall in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Cornwall?

August scores 70/100 for Cornwall, which we rate as good. Average highs are 23°C with 12 wet days.

How warm is Cornwall in August?

Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 16°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Cornwall in August?

Cornwall receives about 98 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 12 days.

Can you swim in Cornwall in August?

The sea averages 19°C in August, refreshing but swimmable.