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

Is August a good time to explore Buffalo weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Buffalo during August to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 17°C.

Precipitation

Buffalo in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 268 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Buffalo. May, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Buffalo, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 268 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 62%  

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

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