The average minimum temperature (usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night) in New York in August is 19.0°C (66.2°F). The amount of rain in August is high with an average of 87mm (3.4in). The average maximum temperature lies around 27.0°C (80.6°F). With a water temperature of around 23.0°C (73.4°F), this is a great month to swim. If you enjoy looking at a blue sky and like sunbathing than this month is a great period to visit New York. It has 271 hours of sun.

So what to wear in August? Visitors traveling to New York should plan on bringing a totally waterproof rain jacket since it will be raining some days. Also bring your shorts and or a skirt because it can be very warm or even hot.

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