Chesapeake weather in August (Virginia, United States of America)

Can you expect sunny skies in Chesapeake in August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Chesapeake generally includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 31°C. At night, they generally drop to 21°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Chesapeake in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 262 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chesapeake, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 262 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

* Data from: Virginia Beach, the United States of America (29 KM, 18 Miles).

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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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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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