Brantford Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Brantford

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
27.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
16.4°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
21.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
64 mm
Avg Humidity
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67%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+13°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Brantford August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Brantford, with average highs near 27.3°C and lows around 16.4°C (mean 21.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 64 mm of rainfall and 67% relative humidity across the period.

Brantford August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Brantford. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Brantford was 2021 — when the month averaged 24.9°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 18.2°C. Typical August days reach 27.3°C with nights near 16.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp21.3°C→23.0°C+1.7°C
Max Temp26.7°C→28.6°C+1.9°C
Min Temp15.8°C→17.4°C+1.6°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

18.0°C–19.8°C2 yr (4%)
19.8°C–21.5°C17 yr (38%)
21.5°C–23.3°C19 yr (42%)
23.3°C–25.0°C7 yr (16%)

Brantford August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is about average for rainfall in Brantford, averaging 64 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2009 with 123 mm, while the driest was 1996 at 21 mm.

Brantford August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Brantford during August averages 67%. The most humid August was 2000 at 76%, and the least humid was 2025 at 59%.

Brantford August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 5.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Brantford. The sunniest Augusts were 2002 and 2019 at 5.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1997 at 4.6.

Brantford August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Brantford during August is 2.6 m/s. The windiest August was 1987 at 3.3 m/s, while the calmest was 2003 at 2.1 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Brantford

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

How August Ranks in Brantford

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

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

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Brantford August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp21.3°C21.4°C21.7°C22.3°C23.0°C+1.7°C
Avg High26.8°C27.0°C27.1°C27.6°C28.6°C+1.8°C
Avg Low15.8°C15.8°C16.4°C17.0°C17.4°C+1.6°C
Avg Rain73 mm59 mm69 mm67 mm48 mm-25 mm

Extreme August Records in Brantford

🔥Warmest August35.5°C2001
🧊Coldest August4.3°C1982
🌧️Wettest August123 mm2009
🏜️Driest August21 mm1996
🌬️Windiest August3.3 m/s1987

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Brantford have risen by about 1.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 4.3°C (1982) to a record high of 35.5°C (2001).

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Rainfall in August is about average for rainfall, averaging 64 mm, with a wettest year of 123 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Brantford?

One of the best times to visit Brantford

August is one of the best times to visit Brantford. Expect days averaging 27.3°C and nights around 16.4°C (mean 21.9°C) — warmer than Brantford's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (64 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Brantford'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 →

Brantford Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Brantford, with average highs near 27.3°C and lows around 16.4°C (mean 21.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 64 mm of rainfall and 67% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 64 mm of rainfall in Brantford, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 123 mm (2009), and the driest just 21 mm (1996). Humidity sits around 67% and average wind speed is 2.6 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 1.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.7°C to 28.6°C and overnight lows from 15.8°C to 17.4°C over the same span.
August Weather in Brantford, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202528.2°C22.4°C16.7°C33.5°C8.6°C35 mm59%2.4 m/s5.4
202428.4°C22.8°C17.2°C33.6°C10.5°C52 mm65%2.6 m/s5
202326.9°C21.4°C15.8°C30.1°C10.0°C74 mm67%2.9 m/s5
202229.0°C23.3°C17.6°C33.1°C12.9°C43 mm63%2.5 m/s5.3
2021 🔥30.3°C24.9°C19.6°C34.0°C12.7°C40 mm65%2.4 m/s5.4
202029.0°C23.2°C17.5°C32.3°C12.7°C46 mm65%2.9 m/s5.5
201927.3°C22.0°C16.7°C30.9°C11.5°C78 mm69%2.7 m/s5.8
201828.1°C23.4°C18.8°C33.1°C14.0°C87 mm73%2.8 m/s4.9
201726.1°C20.8°C15.5°C30.8°C10.9°C52 mm69%2.7 m/s5.1
201630.2°C24.7°C19.2°C34.6°C13.7°C63 mm66%2.7 m/s5.7
201526.4°C21.2°C16.1°C31.1°C12.2°C54 mm69%2.7 m/s5.2
201426.2°C20.9°C15.5°C30.6°C11.4°C49 mm71%2.5 m/s5.2
201326.7°C21.3°C15.9°C30.2°C10.4°C83 mm69%2.5 m/s5.5
201227.4°C22.0°C16.6°C33.1°C11.9°C78 mm66%2.4 m/s5.5
201128.2°C22.8°C17.5°C34.6°C12.5°C78 mm65%2.6 m/s5.3
201029.0°C23.5°C18.1°C33.6°C11.3°C46 mm66%2.8 m/s5.2
2009 🌧️25.9°C21.2°C16.6°C31.4°C11.0°C123 mm73%2.6 m/s5.1
200825.8°C20.4°C15.0°C29.9°C10.6°C82 mm70%2.5 m/s5.6
200728.9°C23.1°C17.4°C34.2°C10.6°C39 mm63%2.7 m/s5.1
200627.4°C22.0°C16.6°C34.2°C12.5°C57 mm66%2.8 m/s5.5
200529.0°C23.3°C17.5°C33.6°C12.3°C82 mm65%2.6 m/s5.2
200424.6°C19.8°C15.0°C28.7°C10.6°C55 mm73%2.6 m/s4.9
200327.4°C22.1°C16.8°C31.7°C11.0°C56 mm71%2.1 m/s5.3
200228.3°C22.4°C16.5°C32.5°C12.6°C30 mm63%2.7 m/s5.8
200128.5°C22.7°C16.9°C35.5°C12.0°C71 mm64%2.6 m/s5.4
200025.0°C20.1°C15.2°C29.7°C8.8°C91 mm76%2.7 m/s5
199926.2°C20.8°C15.4°C30.6°C10.7°C61 mm64%2.7 m/s5
199828.5°C23.1°C17.6°C33.0°C11.7°C43 mm63%2.4 m/s5.4
199725.9°C20.5°C15.1°C30.1°C10.9°C59 mm67%2.8 m/s4.6
199628.1°C21.9°C15.8°C32.0°C11.9°C21 mm63%2.2 m/s5.6
199529.5°C23.8°C18.0°C33.3°C12.2°C48 mm63%2.7 m/s5.1
199425.7°C20.2°C14.6°C29.5°C9.6°C56 mm68%2.7 m/s5.1
199328.3°C22.6°C16.9°C33.1°C11.6°C42 mm62%2.3 m/s5.6
1992 ❄️23.5°C18.2°C12.9°C28.7°C7.9°C109 mm75%3 m/s4.9
199127.5°C21.8°C16.1°C33.2°C10.5°C73 mm66%2.8 m/s5.3
199026.8°C21.3°C15.9°C30.3°C12.3°C78 mm69%2.4 m/s4.9
198927.2°C21.3°C15.3°C31.4°C9.4°C38 mm65%2.9 m/s4.9
198827.8°C22.4°C17.1°C33.7°C9.4°C74 mm66%2.9 m/s5.3
198727.1°C21.6°C16.0°C33.4°C9.7°C59 mm62%3.3 m/s4.9
198625.3°C20.1°C14.9°C31.3°C6.0°C91 mm67%2.9 m/s5.3
198526.5°C20.9°C15.3°C32.2°C10.4°C100 mm65%2.7 m/s5.1
198428.2°C22.6°C17.0°C32.5°C10.3°C49 mm67%2.6 m/s5.5
198327.6°C22.3°C17.0°C31.4°C11.7°C94 mm70%2.3 m/s—
198225.0°C19.3°C13.7°C30.7°C4.3°C88 mm67%2.8 m/s—
198126.4°C21.2°C16.0°C29.6°C8.9°C69 mm68%2.5 m/s—

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

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Brantford August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Brantford in August?▼

The average high in August is around 27.3°C with lows near 16.4°C (mean 21.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Brantford in August?▼

August averages 64 mm of rainfall in Brantford, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 123 mm in 2009.

What was the hottest August on record in Brantford?▼

The hottest August reached 35.5°C in 2001. The coldest dipped to 4.3°C in 1982.

Has August in Brantford 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 1.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.7°C to 28.6°C and overnight lows from 15.8°C to 17.4°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Brantford?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Brantford and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 27.3°C daytime highs and 16.4°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Brantford?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Brantford, averaging 21.9°C.

What should I pack for Brantford in August?▼

For August in Brantford, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 27.3°C and lows of 16.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Brantford humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 67% — moderately humid.

How windy is Brantford in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 2.6 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 3.3 m/s (1987).

Which August had the most rainfall in Brantford?▼

The wettest August on record was 2009 with 123 mm. On average, August sees 64 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 Brantford 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.