Downtown Whitefish and the mountains in a historical 2006 photograph

Weather · August

Whitefish weather in August

Average highs of 80°F, lows of 48°F and 0.90 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

August is Whitefish’s 2nd warmest month, with average highs of 80°F and lows of 48°F. That is 1° cooler than July, and 27° above the yearly average high.

Average high
80°F
Average low
48°F
Precipitation
0.90 in
Wet days
6
Sunrise · sunset
6:30 AM · 8:53 PM

August across the year

  1. 29°16°Jan
  2. 34°16°Feb
  3. 43°23°Mar
  4. 53°30°Apr
  5. 64°39°May
  6. 70°45°Jun
  7. 81°50°Jul
  8. 80°48°Aug
  9. 69°40°Sep
  10. 53°31°Oct
  11. 38°24°Nov
  12. 29°18°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in August

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts, with a light layer for cooler evenings.

August is good for

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August compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
July81°F50°F1.4 in
August80°F48°F0.90 in
September69°F40°F1.2 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Whitefish and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Whitefish in August?

Average highs are 80°F and average lows 48°F, for a daily mean of 64°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Whitefish in August?

August averages 0.90 in of precipitation over about 6 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 12th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Whitefish in August?

Around mid-August the sun rises about 6:30 AM and sets about 8:53 PM, for roughly 14.4 hours of daylight.

Is August a good time to visit Whitefish?

Yes. August is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Whitefish station (2.1 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for August 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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