August · Canada
Best time to visit Prince Rupert in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Prince Rupert in August
Average temperature 15°C, 119 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.4/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 119 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Prince Rupert scores 7.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 119 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Prince Rupert faces the Inside Passage with misty fjords, salmon runs, and ferry links deeper into coastal BC.
August holds up well in Prince Rupert — 4th best month
August averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 119 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.3/10 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, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Prince Rupert in August?
- In August, Prince Rupert averages 15°C, 119 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Prince Rupert?
- August earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Prince Rupert in August?
- Expect about 119 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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