New York City weather in August (New York State, United States of America)
This month is known as a warm month.
The average maximum daytime temperature in New York City in August lies at 28.4°C (83.12°F).
The average minimum temperature is 20.3°C (68.54°F) (usually the minimum temperature is noted at night).
The amount of rain during this month is high with an average of 113mm (4.4 inchec).
There are generally around 10 rainy days.
If you enjoy blue skies and sunshine, then this is a great time to go to New York City with 270 hours of sun during the entire month.
So what to wear in August? Visitors traveling to New York City should plan on bringing a totally waterproof coat since it will often be raining. However, also bring your summer cloths because it can be very warm or even hot. With a water temperature of around 23.0°C (73.4°F), this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.
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For other monthly average weather and what to do in August look at the numbers below.
Monthly Averages in August
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Where to stay in New York City
Where to go in the United States of America in August
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What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.
Weather Forecasts for New York City (New York State)
broken clouds and no rain
almost clear and no rain
overcast and slight rain
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