August · Canada
Best time to visit Campbell River in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Campbell River in August
Average temperature 19°C, 44 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% 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
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 44 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Campbell River scores 9.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 19°C, 44 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Campbell River is the salmon capital of Vancouver Island, with Discovery Passage wildlife and Strathcona Park access.
August in Campbell River — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 19°C (66°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 44 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.3 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Campbell River at 9.3/10 (2nd of 12), just behind July at 9.6/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and 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 Campbell River in August?
- In August, Campbell River averages 19°C, 44 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.3/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Campbell River?
- 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 Campbell River in August?
- Expect about 44 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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