Spokane in August
Great time to visit
August offers more of July's great weather but with potential smoke issues. Still prime time for outdoor activities if air quality cooperates.
Weather
August continues the hot, dry pattern with slightly cooler evenings providing relief. Wildfire smoke from regional fires sometimes drifts through, creating hazy skies. Rain remains rare.
27°C high13°C low4 rain days
Crowds & Cost
peak crowds
~$145/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Spokane Interstate Fair continues
- •Local music festivals
- •County fair season
August Tips
- •Check air quality indexes - wildfire smoke can affect outdoor plans
- •Lake activities peak this month with warmest water temperatures
- •Hotel prices stay high but availability improves after fair ends
All Months
May through September gives you Spokane at its best. Summers are dry and warm (80s), perfect for hiking and river activities. But here's what locals know – September might be the sweet spot. Crowds thin out, temperatures stay comfortable, and fall colors pop around the lakes.
July and August bring the most reliable weather but also the highest hotel rates and biggest crowds at popular trails. Book accommodations early if you're visiting during Hoopfest (late June) – it's one of the world's largest 3-on-3 basketball tournaments and the city goes basketball crazy.
Spring (May-early June) offers decent weather and lower prices, but some higher elevation trails stay snowy into June. Check conditions before planning day trips to Mount Spokane or the Selkirk Mountains.
Winter transforms Spokane into a different city entirely. Mount Spokane Ski Area opens December through March, and the Christmas lights at Riverfront Park draw visitors from across the region. Hotels drop to their lowest rates, but you'll trade outdoor activities for indoor attractions.
Spokane Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
6/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
4/10
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