Brandon Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Brandon

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
25.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
12.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
19.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
62 mm
Avg Humidity
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60%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+16.2°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Brandon August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Brandon, with average highs near 25.8°C and lows around 12.7°C (mean 19.3°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 62 mm of rainfall and 60% relative humidity across the period.

Brandon August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Brandon. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Brandon was 2003 — when the month averaged 22.9°C — while the coldest was 2004 at 14.6°C. Typical August days reach 25.8°C with nights near 12.7°C. The long-term August temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp19.5°C→20.0°C+0.5°C
Max Temp26.0°C→26.2°C+0.2°C
Min Temp13.0°C→13.9°C+0.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

14.0°C–16.3°C2 yr (4%)
16.3°C–18.5°C10 yr (22%)
18.5°C–20.8°C30 yr (67%)
20.8°C–23.0°C3 yr (7%)

Brandon August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is a relatively wet time of year in Brandon, averaging 62 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 1985 with 198 mm, while the driest was 1996 at 19 mm.

Brandon August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Brandon during August averages 60%. The most humid August was 1985 at 72%, and the least humid was 1984 at 47%.

Brandon August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 5.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Brandon. The sunniest Augusts were 2001 and 2011 at 5.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1985 and 2004 at 4.3.

Brandon August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Brandon during August is 2.8 m/s. The windiest August was 1995 at 3.7 m/s, while the calmest were 1981 and 2013 at 2.2 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Brandon

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

How August Ranks in Brandon

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌧️4th wettest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Brandon Weather by Month

Brandon August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp19.2°C19.3°C18.8°C19.3°C20.0°C+0.8°C
Avg High25.9°C26.0°C25.2°C25.9°C26.2°C+0.3°C
Avg Low12.5°C12.6°C12.3°C12.7°C13.8°C+1.3°C
Avg Rain70 mm58 mm60 mm59 mm63 mm-7 mm

Extreme August Records in Brandon

🔥Warmest August39.8°C1989
🧊Coldest August0.5°C1982
🌧️Wettest August198 mm1985
🏜️Driest August19 mm1996
🌬️Windiest August3.7 m/s1995

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Brandon have risen by about 0.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 0.5°C (1982) to a record high of 39.8°C (1989).

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Rainfall in August is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 62 mm, with a wettest year of 198 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0°C per decade while lows rose 0.2°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Brandon?

One of the best times to visit Brandon

August is one of the best times to visit Brandon. Expect days averaging 25.8°C and nights around 12.7°C (mean 19.3°C) — warmer than Brandon's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (62 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Brandon'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 →

Brandon Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Brandon, with average highs near 25.8°C and lows around 12.7°C (mean 19.3°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 62 mm of rainfall and 60% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 62 mm of rainfall in Brandon, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 198 mm (1985), and the driest just 19 mm (1996). Humidity sits around 60% and average wind speed is 2.8 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 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 26°C to 26.2°C and overnight lows from 13°C to 13.9°C over the same span.
August Weather in Brandon, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202526.6°C20.4°C14.2°C34.5°C8.5°C51 mm64%2.7 m/s4.8
202425.7°C19.7°C13.8°C33.8°C9.0°C56 mm63%2.6 m/s5
202326.1°C19.9°C13.7°C33.5°C9.4°C53 mm61%2.6 m/s4.8
202226.5°C20.3°C14.2°C31.0°C10.2°C38 mm68%2.6 m/s5.4
202125.9°C19.7°C13.5°C36.6°C8.2°C131 mm62%3.2 m/s4.4
202026.6°C19.9°C13.2°C34.6°C6.5°C49 mm58%2.6 m/s5.5
201924.9°C18.6°C12.2°C33.9°C6.8°C74 mm59%3.2 m/s5.3
201827.9°C20.3°C12.6°C39.5°C6.5°C30 mm53%2.7 m/s5.1
201725.8°C19.1°C12.4°C31.6°C9.0°C48 mm56%2.3 m/s5.4
201625.9°C19.3°C12.6°C32.5°C8.8°C46 mm60%2.7 m/s5.4
201526.4°C19.7°C12.9°C37.9°C6.8°C52 mm59%2.7 m/s5.1
201425.1°C19.0°C12.9°C32.1°C4.2°C92 mm68%2.5 m/s5
201326.0°C19.4°C12.7°C33.8°C6.8°C49 mm63%2.2 m/s5.4
201226.4°C19.7°C12.9°C36.1°C7.3°C66 mm59%2.7 m/s5.4
201125.7°C19.5°C13.3°C31.4°C9.3°C43 mm65%2.7 m/s5.8
201024.4°C18.7°C12.9°C32.6°C6.2°C88 mm71%3 m/s4.8
200923.3°C17.3°C11.2°C32.7°C6.3°C87 mm70%2.6 m/s4.8
200826.3°C19.6°C12.9°C32.5°C6.9°C71 mm61%2.9 m/s5.5
200724.6°C18.2°C11.8°C31.1°C6.5°C46 mm61%3.1 m/s5.1
200627.2°C20.3°C13.4°C33.9°C8.2°C57 mm55%3 m/s5.6
200523.4°C17.4°C11.3°C31.6°C6.9°C32 mm65%3.2 m/s5.3
2004 ❄️20.3°C14.6°C8.9°C27.6°C1.4°C116 mm70%2.7 m/s4.3
2003 🔥30.0°C22.9°C15.7°C38.6°C8.0°C20 mm49%2.8 m/s5.5
200224.3°C18.2°C12.2°C31.7°C6.2°C103 mm65%2.9 m/s4.8
200127.7°C20.6°C13.5°C34.6°C8.6°C22 mm55%2.6 m/s5.8
200024.9°C18.6°C12.4°C33.9°C6.2°C50 mm62%2.8 m/s5.3
199925.4°C19.0°C12.5°C31.1°C8.4°C64 mm63%2.7 m/s5.4
199826.8°C20.6°C14.4°C32.7°C10.0°C76 mm62%2.5 m/s5.6
199726.4°C19.6°C12.9°C34.0°C6.4°C65 mm57%2.6 m/s5.5
199627.6°C20.4°C13.2°C34.9°C9.0°C19 mm55%2.9 m/s5.7
199527.9°C20.5°C13.1°C37.6°C9.3°C34 mm55%3.7 m/s5.4
199424.3°C17.8°C11.3°C32.2°C5.0°C60 mm59%2.4 m/s5.1
199323.1°C17.1°C11.1°C32.3°C4.7°C99 mm71%2.9 m/s4.8
199224.1°C17.4°C10.7°C33.6°C4.7°C48 mm56%2.5 m/s5
199127.3°C20.6°C14.0°C32.9°C10.7°C33 mm57%2.6 m/s5.6
199026.8°C20.0°C13.2°C32.9°C9.4°C78 mm55%2.8 m/s5.6
198927.3°C20.1°C12.8°C39.8°C8.1°C62 mm52%2.8 m/s4.9
198827.2°C20.1°C13.0°C35.6°C6.5°C30 mm51%3.3 m/s4.8
198723.2°C17.1°C11.1°C29.9°C4.9°C56 mm59%2.9 m/s4.7
198625.1°C17.9°C10.6°C34.2°C4.6°C26 mm55%2.6 m/s5.7
1985 🌧️20.7°C15.4°C10.1°C31.6°C4.2°C198 mm72%3 m/s4.3
198429.3°C21.9°C14.6°C35.5°C5.8°C21 mm47%2.8 m/s5.3
198329.3°C22.4°C15.5°C36.4°C11.4°C58 mm56%2.7 m/s—
198223.7°C17.4°C11.1°C30.8°C0.5°C56 mm63%2.7 m/s—
198126.9°C20.4°C13.9°C32.2°C7.3°C123 mm64%2.2 m/s—

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

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Brandon August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Brandon in August?▼

The average high in August is around 25.8°C with lows near 12.7°C (mean 19.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Brandon in August?▼

August averages 62 mm of rainfall in Brandon, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 198 mm in 1985.

What was the hottest August on record in Brandon?▼

The hottest August reached 39.8°C in 1989. The coldest dipped to 0.5°C in 1982.

Has August in Brandon 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 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 26°C to 26.2°C and overnight lows from 13°C to 13.9°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Brandon?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Brandon and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 25.8°C daytime highs and 12.7°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Brandon?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Brandon, averaging 19.3°C.

What should I pack for Brandon in August?▼

For August in Brandon, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 25.8°C and lows of 12.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Brandon humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 60% — moderately humid.

How windy is Brandon in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 2.8 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 3.7 m/s (1995).

Which August had the most rainfall in Brandon?▼

The wettest August on record was 1985 with 198 mm. On average, August sees 62 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 Brandon 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.