North Bay Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in North Bay

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
22.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
13.0°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
17.9°C
Avg Rain
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83 mm
Avg Humidity
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78%
Avg Wind
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0.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+13.9°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

North Bay August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in North Bay, with average highs near 22.7°C and lows around 13°C (mean 17.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 83 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

North Bay August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in North Bay. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in North Bay was 2021 — when the month averaged 21.2°C — while the coldest was 1982 at 14.8°C. Typical August days reach 22.7°C with nights near 13°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp17.2°C→19.3°C+2.1°C
Max Temp21.9°C→24.6°C+2.7°C
Min Temp12.5°C→14.0°C+1.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

14.0°C–16.0°C5 yr (11%)
16.0°C–18.0°C17 yr (38%)
18.0°C–20.0°C20 yr (44%)
20.0°C–22.0°C3 yr (7%)

North Bay August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is about average for rainfall in North Bay, averaging 83 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 1988 with 195 mm, while the driest was 2021 at 31 mm.

North Bay August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in North Bay during August averages 78%. The most humid August was 2000 at 83%, and the least humid was 2024 at 70%.

North Bay August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 4.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in North Bay. The sunniest August was 2002 at 5.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1988 and 2015 at 4.4.

North Bay August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in North Bay during August is 0.5 m/s. The windiest Augusts were 2020, 2023 and 2025, among others at 0.6 m/s, while the calmest were 2021, 2022 and 2024, among others at 0.5 m/s.

What August Feels Like in North Bay

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

How August Ranks in North Bay

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore North Bay Weather by Month

North Bay August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp17.1°C17.3°C17.4°C18.7°C19.1°C+2°C
Avg High21.8°C22.1°C22.1°C23.6°C24.3°C+2.5°C
Avg Low12.3°C12.4°C12.7°C13.8°C14.0°C+1.7°C
Avg Rain98 mm84 mm81 mm78 mm67 mm-32 mm

Extreme August Records in North Bay

🔥Warmest August31.9°C2021
🧊Coldest August3.7°C1982
🌧️Wettest August195 mm1988
🏜️Driest August31 mm2021
🌬️Windiest August0.6 m/s1986

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in North Bay have risen by about 2.1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 3.7°C (1982) to a record high of 31.9°C (2021).

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Rainfall in August is about average for rainfall, averaging 83 mm, with a wettest year of 195 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit North Bay?

One of the best times to visit North Bay

August is one of the best times to visit North Bay. Expect days averaging 22.7°C and nights around 13°C (mean 17.9°C) — warmer than North Bay's yearly average — with higher rainfall (83 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See North Bay'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 →

North Bay Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in North Bay, with average highs near 22.7°C and lows around 13°C (mean 17.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 83 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 83 mm of rainfall in North Bay, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 195 mm (1988), and the driest just 31 mm (2021). Humidity sits around 78% and average wind speed is 0.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.9 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 2.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.9°C to 24.6°C and overnight lows from 12.5°C to 14°C over the same span.
August Weather in North Bay, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202523.9°C18.8°C13.7°C31.2°C6.7°C42 mm73%0.6 m/s5.2
202425.5°C19.7°C13.8°C31.0°C8.3°C56 mm70%0.5 m/s5.2
202322.8°C17.7°C12.7°C26.1°C6.7°C92 mm75%0.6 m/s4.6
202224.4°C19.2°C14.0°C28.6°C9.3°C84 mm74%0.5 m/s4.9
2021 🔥26.3°C21.2°C16.0°C31.9°C9.0°C31 mm74%0.5 m/s4.9
202022.8°C18.2°C13.6°C28.6°C7.2°C94 mm78%0.6 m/s4.5
201923.3°C18.2°C13.1°C27.1°C8.9°C57 mm74%0.6 m/s5.3
201825.5°C20.4°C15.4°C29.6°C9.2°C90 mm75%0.6 m/s4.7
201721.6°C16.8°C12.1°C27.0°C6.4°C91 mm80%0.6 m/s4.6
201625.5°C20.5°C15.5°C30.6°C10.1°C90 mm76%0.6 m/s4.8
201523.2°C18.5°C13.9°C28.4°C10.0°C62 mm79%0.6 m/s4.4
201421.9°C17.3°C12.6°C27.0°C7.2°C94 mm80%0.6 m/s4.5
201323.3°C18.3°C13.2°C29.0°C9.9°C72 mm75%0.6 m/s4.9
201223.6°C18.7°C13.9°C29.8°C8.9°C91 mm74%0.6 m/s4.6
201123.7°C18.7°C13.7°C27.4°C9.9°C56 mm74%0.5 m/s4.9
201024.4°C19.5°C14.7°C29.7°C9.4°C81 mm75%0.5 m/s4.7
200921.6°C17.1°C12.6°C27.0°C5.1°C75 mm80%0.5 m/s4.7
200822.0°C17.3°C12.6°C26.9°C8.0°C74 mm80%0.5 m/s5.1
200722.5°C17.6°C12.7°C28.0°C7.3°C72 mm78%0.5 m/s5.1
200621.6°C16.7°C11.7°C30.3°C5.5°C71 mm78%0.6 m/s5.4
200523.3°C18.6°C13.9°C29.0°C9.7°C88 mm78%0.5 m/s5.1
200420.1°C15.7°C11.3°C25.8°C5.5°C64 mm82%0.6 m/s4.6
200323.0°C18.3°C13.6°C27.5°C7.2°C79 mm82%0.5 m/s4.9
200222.7°C17.9°C13.1°C26.9°C7.9°C48 mm80%0.5 m/s5.6
200123.1°C18.5°C13.8°C29.3°C8.0°C129 mm81%0.5 m/s5.1
200021.0°C16.5°C12.0°C25.4°C6.1°C111 mm83%0.5 m/s4.5
199921.7°C16.8°C11.9°C27.6°C7.2°C100 mm77%0.5 m/s5.2
199823.4°C18.5°C13.6°C28.0°C6.9°C70 mm77%0.5 m/s4.8
199720.1°C15.6°C11.1°C24.8°C7.1°C86 mm81%0.6 m/s4.5
199622.5°C17.5°C12.6°C26.5°C6.8°C50 mm80%0.5 m/s5.3
199523.3°C18.2°C13.0°C28.8°C6.2°C69 mm81%0.5 m/s4.9
199420.8°C16.0°C11.1°C25.2°C6.6°C129 mm81%0.6 m/s5
199323.8°C18.8°C13.8°C29.1°C7.0°C100 mm79%0.5 m/s5
199220.2°C15.7°C11.2°C26.7°C6.5°C121 mm80%0.5 m/s4.7
199122.8°C18.2°C13.5°C28.1°C7.2°C66 mm80%0.5 m/s5
199022.6°C17.6°C12.5°C29.1°C7.3°C54 mm81%0.5 m/s5
198921.7°C16.7°C11.7°C27.2°C4.6°C83 mm80%0.5 m/s4.6
1988 🌧️22.9°C18.5°C14.0°C30.5°C7.2°C195 mm83%0.5 m/s4.4
198722.0°C17.0°C12.0°C28.2°C6.0°C109 mm77%0.6 m/s4.9
198620.6°C15.8°C10.9°C26.3°C4.9°C60 mm80%0.6 m/s5.2
198521.0°C16.5°C12.0°C25.9°C7.4°C57 mm81%0.5 m/s4.8
198422.8°C18.0°C13.3°C28.0°C7.6°C89 mm82%0.5 m/s4.8
198323.5°C18.9°C14.3°C26.9°C9.6°C104 mm80%0.5 m/s—
1982 ❄️19.4°C14.8°C10.2°C25.0°C3.7°C76 mm80%0.5 m/s—
198122.6°C17.7°C12.7°C26.8°C7.3°C114 mm80%0.5 m/s—

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

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North Bay August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in North Bay in August?▼

The average high in August is around 22.7°C with lows near 13°C (mean 17.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in North Bay in August?▼

August averages 83 mm of rainfall in North Bay, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 195 mm in 1988.

What was the hottest August on record in North Bay?▼

The hottest August reached 31.9°C in 2021. The coldest dipped to 3.7°C in 1982.

Has August in North Bay 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 2.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.9°C to 24.6°C and overnight lows from 12.5°C to 14°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit North Bay?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in North Bay and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 22.7°C daytime highs and 13°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in North Bay?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in North Bay, averaging 17.9°C.

What should I pack for North Bay in August?▼

For August in North Bay, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 22.7°C and lows of 13°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is North Bay humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 78% — quite humid.

How windy is North Bay in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 0.5 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 0.6 m/s (1986).

Which August had the most rainfall in North Bay?▼

The wettest August on record was 1988 with 195 mm. On average, August sees 83 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 North Bay 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.