August · Canada
Best time to visit Lunenburg in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lunenburg in August
Average temperature 19°C, 118 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.2/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 118 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Lunenburg scores 7.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 19°C, 118 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lunenburg is a painted fishing port in Nova Scotia, home of the schooner Bluenose II and a UNESCO old town.
August in Lunenburg: strong conditions, 3rd of 12
August averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 118 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for 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 Lunenburg in August?
- In August, Lunenburg averages 19°C, 118 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Lunenburg?
- August earns a 7.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lunenburg in August?
- Expect about 118 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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