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

Is Gettysburg a good destination in August, weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Gettysburg is usually perfect in August, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 29°C. At night, it falls to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Gettysburg in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 285 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. August 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 Gettysburg climate page with graphs.

 

Gettysburg, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 285 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 67% *  

Data from: Harrisburg, the United States of America (56 KM, 35 Miles).

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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. 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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