Gloucester weather in August (Massachusetts, United States of America)

Is Gloucester a good destination in August, weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Gloucester during August is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August marks the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 25°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 17°C.

Precipitation

Gloucester in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 9 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 280 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Gloucester. 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 Gloucester climate page with graphs.

 

Gloucester, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 280 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 64% *  

* Data from: Boston, the United States of America (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in August

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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?

For visitors traveling to Gloucester, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Gloucester.

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