SeasonMapRevelstoke weather in August
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August in Revelstoke: warm, a little rain — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Revelstoke · #1357 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 14/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Revelstoke in August
Other months in Revelstoke
Revelstoke's forum calls February good but not peak — an advanced skier's take: the best snow conditions tend to arrive after February, with late February into early March the real sweet spot, though it's worth watching for the odd warm spell that can soften things up.
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Revelstoke climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 36 mm / 1.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 63% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 54 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Revelstoke in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdstravelers describe it as peak season, Summer break in Canada, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it
Sourced from traveler notes: “Forum posters describe August as peak season in the Canadian Rockies, with Mount Revelstoke's wildflower…” — Tripadvisor community
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Revelstoke's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherRevelstoke's weather peaks December–February.
August coincides with Wildfire smoke season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Revelstoke in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Meadows in the Sky Parkway
16 May – 20 Oct · usuallyTrail seasonThe 26-kilometre road up Mount Revelstoke opens in stages from the May long weekend as the snow retreats, usually reaching the top by early July, and the gates shut again in mid-October. Source ↗
- Hazard
Wildfire smoke season
15 Jul – 15 Sep · usuallyInterior British Columbia burns most summers and the valley holds the smoke, so the mountains across the river disappear for days at a time. Some Augusts pass clear; several recent ones did not. Source ↗
- Nature
Alpine meadow wildflowers
20 Jul – 25 Aug · usuallyWildflowers & bloomsThe summit meadows flower for about a month once the snowpack finally leaves, usually from the last week of July. A heavy winter pushes the whole thing into August.
- Nature
Huckleberries and bears
1 Aug – 20 Sep · usuallyForaging seasonRiskThe berry crop on the avalanche slopes brings black and grizzly bears down to trail level for six weeks. Trails and the parkway get closed at short notice when a bear settles on one.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Revelstoke — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Revelstoke?
Revelstoke in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Revelstoke?
- August in Revelstoke: warm, a little rain — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Revelstoke on SeasonMap's comfort score (14/100).
- What is the weather like in Revelstoke in August?
- In August, Revelstoke averages a daily high of 26°C and a low of 12.2°C, with about 35.9 mm of rain over roughly 5.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Revelstoke in August?
- Revelstoke has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in August.
Other months in Revelstoke
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Similar destinations in North America — August
Within 300 km: Banff's Alpine meadows in flower around 15 Jul – 15 Aug, and Calgary's GlobalFest fireworks on 27–30 Aug.