Girdwood weather in August (Alaska, United States of America)

What kind of weather does August bring to Girdwood? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Girdwood generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 14°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Girdwood in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 190 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 204 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Girdwood. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Girdwood, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 190 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

* Data from: Anchorage, the United States of America (52 KM, 32 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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