Mount Rainier National Park weather in August (Washington State, United States of America)

How is the weather in Mount Rainier National Park in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Mount Rainier National Park generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 11°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Mount Rainier National Park in August usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 7 days.

With around 277 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Mount Rainier National Park . July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mount Rainier National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Mount Rainier National Park , monthly averages in August

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 42 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Sunshine 277 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 63% *  

* Data from: Tacoma, the United States of America (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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