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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 63/100

Markham in August

Fair · 63/100
High / low26° / 16°daily averages
Precipitation87 mm14 wet days
Cloud cover29%monthly average
43.87° N, 79.27° WElevation 168 mUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
When to goMarkham · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63August
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
August: high / low26° / 16°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Markham averages daytime highs of 26° and night-time lows of 16° — warm weather by day. Expect around 87 mm of precipitation spread over about 14 wet days, with average cloud cover near 29%.

Days are 1.1° cooler than in July on average, and September is cooler again by about 4.1°.

August scores 63/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Markham. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:22 and sets at 20:23 local time, giving 14 h 01 min of daylight. Days shorten by 80 minutes over the month.

Why 63/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%91%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%100%

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

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in August

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in August

Around Markham this month

Toronto
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Toronto

Ontario · 21 km SW
26°Aug high
14wet days
63score
Toronto
Vaughan
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Vaughan

Ontario · 19 km W
26°Aug high
14wet days
62score
Vaughan
Richmond Hill
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Richmond Hill

Ontario · 14 km W
26°Aug high
14wet days
62score
Richmond Hill
Willowdale
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Willowdale

Ontario · 15 km SW
26°Aug high
14wet days
63score
Willowdale
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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3

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

Markham in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Markham?

August scores 63/100 for Markham, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 26°C with 14 wet days.

How warm is Markham in August?

Daytime highs average 26°C and night-time lows 16°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Markham in August?

Markham receives about 87 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 14 days.