Maple Ridge Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Maple Ridge

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
22.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
13.1°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
17.8°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
40 mm
Avg Humidity
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77%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+8.3°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Maple Ridge August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Maple Ridge, with average highs near 22.5°C and lows around 13.1°C (mean 17.8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 40 mm of rainfall and 77% relative humidity across the period.

Maple Ridge August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Maple Ridge. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Maple Ridge was 2022 — when the month averaged 20.3°C — while the coldest was 1995 at 15.3°C. Typical August days reach 22.5°C with nights near 13.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp17.4°C→18.5°C+1.1°C
Max Temp22.4°C→23.1°C+0.7°C
Min Temp12.4°C→13.9°C+1.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

15.0°C–16.5°C4 yr (9%)
16.5°C–18.0°C22 yr (49%)
18.0°C–19.5°C16 yr (36%)
19.5°C–21.0°C3 yr (7%)

Maple Ridge August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the drier months in Maple Ridge, averaging 40 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 1991 with 129 mm, while the driest was 1986 at 5 mm.

Maple Ridge August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Maple Ridge during August averages 77%. The most humid August was 2025 at 85%, and the least humid was 1985 at 71%.

Maple Ridge August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 5.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Maple Ridge. The sunniest August was 2005 at 6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1995, 2001 and 2008, among others at 4.6.

Maple Ridge August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Maple Ridge during August is 0.5 m/s. The windiest Augusts were 2022, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.5 m/s, while the calmest were 2013, 2014 and 2023, among others at 0.4 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Maple Ridge

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How August Ranks in Maple Ridge

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Maple Ridge Weather by Month

Maple Ridge August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp17.4°C17.7°C17.4°C18.3°C18.3°C+0.9°C
Avg High22.3°C22.3°C22.0°C23.0°C22.8°C+0.5°C
Avg Low12.5°C13.1°C12.7°C13.7°C13.7°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain32 mm47 mm44 mm27 mm59 mm+27 mm

Extreme August Records in Maple Ridge

🔥Warmest August36.2°C1981
🧊Coldest August7.2°C2008
🌧️Wettest August129 mm1991
🏜️Driest August5 mm1986
🌬️Windiest August0.5 m/s1981

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Maple Ridge have risen by about 1.1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 7.2°C (2008) to a record high of 36.2°C (1981).

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Rainfall in August is one of the drier months, averaging 40 mm, with a wettest year of 129 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Maple Ridge?

One of the best times to visit Maple Ridge

August is one of the best times to visit Maple Ridge. Expect days averaging 22.5°C and nights around 13.1°C (mean 17.8°C) — warmer than Maple Ridge's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (40 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Maple Ridge's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Maple Ridge Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Maple Ridge, with average highs near 22.5°C and lows around 13.1°C (mean 17.8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 40 mm of rainfall and 77% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 40 mm of rainfall in Maple Ridge, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 129 mm (1991), and the driest just 5 mm (1986). Humidity sits around 77% and average wind speed is 0.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.2 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How August has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 1.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 22.4°C to 23.1°C and overnight lows from 12.4°C to 13.9°C over the same span.
August Weather in Maple Ridge, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202521.7°C17.3°C13.0°C32.9°C9.4°C91 mm85%0.5 m/s5.1
202422.5°C18.1°C13.6°C30.1°C8.9°C119 mm80%0.5 m/s4.8
202324.0°C18.9°C13.9°C35.8°C10.6°C50 mm77%0.4 m/s5.2
2022 🔥25.1°C20.3°C15.5°C33.8°C11.5°C16 mm77%0.5 m/s5.6
202122.1°C17.9°C13.6°C32.0°C9.7°C42 mm81%0.5 m/s4.9
202021.6°C17.2°C12.7°C32.6°C8.5°C35 mm79%0.5 m/s5.4
201923.2°C18.5°C13.8°C30.6°C11.3°C28 mm77%0.5 m/s5
201823.4°C18.7°C14.0°C32.1°C10.3°C12 mm74%0.5 m/s5.1
201724.7°C19.7°C14.7°C33.5°C10.8°C7 mm75%0.5 m/s5.7
201623.3°C18.6°C13.9°C36.0°C10.0°C16 mm76%0.5 m/s5.4
201522.8°C18.4°C14.1°C29.8°C10.6°C73 mm74%0.5 m/s5.1
201423.8°C19.1°C14.5°C35.1°C11.2°C35 mm78%0.4 m/s5.2
201322.5°C18.2°C13.9°C27.2°C10.9°C42 mm81%0.4 m/s4.7
201223.0°C18.2°C13.4°C32.2°C8.7°C5 mm77%0.4 m/s5.5
201121.4°C16.9°C12.4°C33.0°C9.1°C18 mm79%0.4 m/s5.5
201021.7°C17.1°C12.6°C34.0°C8.8°C36 mm79%0.5 m/s5.1
200921.6°C17.1°C12.6°C32.0°C8.8°C33 mm78%0.4 m/s5
200821.6°C17.2°C12.8°C31.3°C7.2°C120 mm79%0.5 m/s4.6
200721.0°C16.6°C12.3°C31.8°C9.5°C20 mm79%0.5 m/s4.9
200621.7°C17.0°C12.3°C28.3°C9.3°C9 mm75%0.4 m/s5.8
200523.1°C18.2°C13.2°C29.1°C10.2°C32 mm75%0.4 m/s6
200423.7°C19.1°C14.5°C32.9°C11.8°C95 mm77%0.4 m/s4.9
200323.0°C18.0°C13.0°C30.5°C9.2°C10 mm73%0.4 m/s5.6
200222.0°C17.2°C12.3°C31.3°C9.6°C14 mm77%0.4 m/s5.6
200121.8°C17.4°C13.1°C31.7°C9.6°C77 mm80%0.5 m/s4.6
200020.1°C15.7°C11.4°C25.4°C8.4°C30 mm81%0.5 m/s5.5
199921.9°C17.7°C13.5°C29.5°C10.3°C55 mm82%0.5 m/s4.9
199822.5°C17.9°C13.2°C27.9°C10.1°C8 mm78%0.5 m/s5.7
199723.9°C19.0°C14.1°C36.0°C11.1°C35 mm78%0.4 m/s5.4
199621.8°C17.4°C13.0°C30.7°C9.3°C34 mm77%0.5 m/s5
1995 ❄️19.5°C15.3°C11.1°C24.1°C8.7°C60 mm79%0.5 m/s4.6
199422.4°C17.8°C13.1°C28.9°C9.8°C18 mm74%0.5 m/s5
199322.2°C17.5°C12.7°C33.5°C9.1°C30 mm78%0.5 m/s4.9
199223.4°C18.4°C13.4°C32.1°C8.3°C36 mm74%0.4 m/s5.4
1991 🌧️22.0°C17.7°C13.4°C26.3°C9.4°C129 mm82%0.4 m/s4.9
199023.3°C18.4°C13.5°C32.2°C9.4°C61 mm76%0.4 m/s5.2
198920.7°C16.4°C12.0°C25.5°C9.9°C78 mm80%0.4 m/s4.8
198821.4°C16.7°C12.0°C30.3°C8.7°C26 mm77%0.4 m/s4.8
198722.4°C17.3°C12.2°C31.0°C8.6°C14 mm73%0.4 m/s5.4
198624.8°C19.3°C13.9°C32.3°C10.7°C5 mm75%0.4 m/s5.7
198521.6°C16.5°C11.4°C27.7°C8.6°C19 mm71%0.5 m/s5.2
198420.8°C16.1°C11.4°C26.2°C8.2°C44 mm77%0.5 m/s4.6
198322.6°C17.6°C12.5°C32.0°C10.1°C39 mm76%0.4 m/s—
198221.9°C17.2°C12.5°C31.7°C9.0°C44 mm75%0.5 m/s—
198124.9°C19.6°C14.4°C36.2°C10.0°C20 mm73%0.5 m/s—

Actual recorded August data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Maple Ridge August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Maple Ridge in August?▼

The average high in August is around 22.5°C with lows near 13.1°C (mean 17.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Maple Ridge in August?▼

August averages 40 mm of rainfall in Maple Ridge, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 129 mm in 1991.

What was the hottest August on record in Maple Ridge?▼

The hottest August reached 36.2°C in 1981. The coldest dipped to 7.2°C in 2008.

Has August in Maple Ridge gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 1.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 22.4°C to 23.1°C and overnight lows from 12.4°C to 13.9°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Maple Ridge?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Maple Ridge and one of the drier months, so plan for around 22.5°C daytime highs and 13.1°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Maple Ridge?▼

Not quite — August is the 12th coolest month in Maple Ridge, averaging 17.8°C.

What should I pack for Maple Ridge in August?▼

For August in Maple Ridge, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 22.5°C and lows of 13.1°C.

Is Maple Ridge humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 77% — quite humid.

How windy is Maple Ridge in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 0.5 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 0.5 m/s (1981).

Which August had the most rainfall in Maple Ridge?▼

The wettest August on record was 1991 with 129 mm. On average, August sees 40 mm.

Where does this August weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Maple Ridge behaves each August, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for August specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.