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Weather in West Coast for August 2026

Your guide to West Coast weather in August - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • The climate of West Coast in August is quite snowy, averaging 15 snowy days.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in West Coast at the beginning of August is 1.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly increase, reaching an average of 1.3 °C by the end of August.

Average dry days
14
Dry days
Average rainy days
2
Rainy days
Average snowy days
15
Snow days
Average temperatures
0°/-7°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
13 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
86 %
Avg humidity

West Coast Weather August

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July
September
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Patchy light snow
1°
2
Partly cloudy
2°
3
Sunny
2°
4
Sunny
2°
5
Overcast
1°
6
Partly cloudy
0°
7
Moderate or heavy snow showers
0°
8
Light snow showers
0°
9
Partly cloudy
-4°
10
Sunny
-3°
11
Partly cloudy
-2°
12
Partly cloudy
0°
13
Light freezing rain
0°
14
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
15
Mist
2°
16
Heavy snow
2°
17
Partly cloudy
2°
18
Moderate or heavy snow showers
2°
19
Overcast
-4°
20
Overcast
-5°
21
Overcast
-1°
22
Moderate snow
-0°
23
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
24
Patchy moderate snow
1°
25
Moderate or heavy snow showers
2°
26
Light freezing rain
2°
27
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
28
Light freezing rain
2°
29
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
30
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-1°
31
Moderate or heavy snow with thunder
2°

What’s the Weather Like in West Coast This August?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across West Coast’s cities this August.
Moderate or heavy snow showersFranz Josef0 °C / -7 °CModerate or heavy rain showerHaast10 °C / 4 °CSunnyGreymouth11 °C / 5 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during August in West Coast

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

August weather in West Coast day by day

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July September
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Aug. Patchy light snow
Patchy light snow
 1° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
2 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
3 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
4 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
5 Aug. Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
6 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 0° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
7 Aug. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 0° /-6° 39 mm 28.2 cm
8 Aug. Light snow showers
Light snow showers
 0° /-10° 28.5 mm 20.4 cm
9 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -4° /-11° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
10 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 -3° /-12° 0 mm 0 cm
11 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -2° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
12 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 0° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
13 Aug. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
14 Aug. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-9° 0.4 mm 0.3 cm
15 Aug. Mist
Mist
 2° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
16 Aug. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 2° /-6° 5.8 mm 4.2 cm
17 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
18 Aug. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 2° /-6° 23.6 mm 17 cm
19 Aug. Overcast
Overcast
 -4° /-11° 2.7 mm 1.6 cm
20 Aug. Overcast
Overcast
 -5° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
21 Aug. Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
22 Aug. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 0° /-8° 11.9 mm 8.3 cm
23 Aug. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-5° 68 mm 49.1 cm
24 Aug. Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 1° /-7° 2.8 mm 1.5 cm
25 Aug. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 2° /-5° 31 mm 22.4 cm
26 Aug. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 2° /-6° 0.2 mm 0 cm
27 Aug. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-6° 7.7 mm 4.8 cm
28 Aug. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 2° /-3° 32.6 mm 20.7 cm
29 Aug. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-5° 45.8 mm 27.1 cm
30 Aug. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -1° /-6° 26.9 mm 18.6 cm
31 Aug. Moderate or heavy snow with thunder
Moderate or heavy snow with thunder
 2° /-6° 62.5 mm 40.2 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for West Coast in August is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the West Coast forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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West Coast in August - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in West Coast during August?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 0° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in West Coast during August?
Significant rainfall exceeding 555 mm is expected in West Coast during August, occurring over more than 2 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in West Coast in August 2026?
West Coast experiences an average snowfall of 373.2 cm during August, occurring over 15 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in West Coast during August?
The average wind speed in West Coast during August is 13 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

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