Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
82°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in New York City
United States · North America
Warm, humid days average highs in the low 80s, with nights in the low 70s. Humid heat tends to ease later in the month.
Good overall
Late
Daytime high
82°F
Lows around 70°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Window: Jul–Aug. Showing August.
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 11 wet days, more than in most months.
35%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.8 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
58%August Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 82° and nights feel near 73°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
45%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
6 mphAugust Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 81°F, easing to about 77°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning74°F
Feels 76°F
Rain13%
Cloud53%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Midday79°F
Rain17%
Cloud60%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon81°F
Rain21%
Cloud61%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening77°F
Feels 80°F
Rain14%
Cloud56%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 27 | 3.3 | 10 | 6.6 | 69 |
| Feb | 41 | 28 | 3.1 | 9 | 7.5 | 67 |
| Mar | 49 | 36 | 4.0 | 10 | 8.3 | 64 |
| Apr | 60 | 46 | 3.7 | 11 | 9.1 | 63 |
| May | 70 | 56 | 3.5 | 11 | 10.0 | 68 |
| Jun | 79 | 65 | 4.0 | 12 | 11.0 | 70 |
| Jul | 84 | 71 | 4.1 | 12 | 11.6 | 70 |
| Aug | 82 | 70 | 3.8 | 11 | 10.8 | 73 |
| Sep | 75 | 63 | 3.8 | 9 | 9.1 | 75 |
| Oct | 64 | 52 | 3.9 | 9 | 7.9 | 73 |
| Nov | 53 | 41 | 2.9 | 8 | 6.8 | 70 |
| Dec | 44 | 33 | 4.0 | 10 | 6.0 | 71 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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