Cape Hatteras weather in August (North Carolina, United States of America)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Cape Hatteras this August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During August, Cape Hatteras usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 30°C. At night, they generally drop to 24°C. Expect high temperatures this month, marking it as the warmest of the year. Prepare with lightweight clothing and plenty of sunscreen to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Cape Hatteras in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 164 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 269 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May and June typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cape Hatteras climate page with graphs.

 

Cape Hatteras, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Water Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 164 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 74%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 269 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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