Pittsburgh weather in August (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

Thinking of visiting Pittsburgh in August? Check the weather first! Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Pittsburgh during August to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 28°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Pittsburgh in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 229 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Pittsburgh, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 71%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 229 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 54%  

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.

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?

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.

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

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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