New York Weather in August
United States · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high26°C (79°F)
Avg low21°C (70°F)
Rainfall115 mm (4.5 in)
RatingFair 6.4/10
In August, New York has average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). August is summer in United States. The month is moderately rainy, with about 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain spread over 14 days. You get roughly 13.6 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is August a good time to visit New York?
August is a fair time to visit New York (6.4/10) mainly because of the rain. For better weather, go in June and September.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 26°C (79°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 21°C (70°F) |
| Daily mean | 24°C (74°F) |
| Rainfall | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 14 |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Cloud cover | 53% |
| Daylight | 13.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.6 km/h |
| vs July | About as warm as July, with 14 mm less rain. |
What to pack for New York in August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
New York weather in other months
Jan4°C / -1°C114 mmPoorFeb4°C / -1°C99 mmPoorMar7°C / 1°C120 mmPoorApr12°C / 6°C116 mmFairMay17°C / 11°C101 mmGoodJun22°C / 17°C103 mmGoodJul26°C / 21°C129 mmFairAug26°C / 21°C115 mmFairSep23°C / 18°C102 mmExcellentOct18°C / 12°C128 mmGoodNov12°C / 6°C99 mmFairDec7°C / 2°C142 mmPoor
← JulyBest time to visit New YorkSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- San Francisco, California23°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Seattle, Washington24°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Vancouver22°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Victoria21°C · 26 mm · Excellent
- Calgary24°C · 62 mm · Excellent
- Honolulu, Hawaii28°C · 42 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Manhattan, New York29°C · 116 mm
- Brooklyn, New York26°C · 115 mm
- Queens, New York26°C · 115 mm
- The Bronx, New York29°C · 116 mm
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania30°C · 121 mm
- Boston, Massachusetts27°C · 95 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.