Great Barrington weather in August (Massachusetts, United States of America)

What is the weather forecast for Great Barrington in August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Great Barrington tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of summer. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 26°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Great Barrington in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 269 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Great Barrington.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Great Barrington, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 269 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 63% *  

* Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in August

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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

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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