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New York City weather in August (New York State, United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of New York City in August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

August in New York City generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 29°C, cooling down at night to around 21°C.

Precipitation

New York City in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 270 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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New York City, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 122 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 66%  
WindspeedWindspeed 5 m/s  
SunshineSunshine 270 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 63%  

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 23°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
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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