August · Canada
Best time to visit Butchart Gardens in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Butchart Gardens in August
Average temperature 17°C, 41 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.3/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Butchart Gardens scores 9.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 17°C, 41 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Butchart Gardens fills a former quarry with seasonal flower displays, fountains, and evening illuminations near Victoria.
August in Butchart Gardens — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
August averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 41 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 daylight hours.
A 9.3/10 puts this among the year's best months in Butchart Gardens (2nd of 12); only July scores higher, at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Butchart Gardens in August?
- In August, Butchart Gardens averages 17°C, 41 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.3/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Butchart Gardens?
- August earns a 9.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Butchart Gardens in August?
- Expect about 41 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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