Maryland Weather in August
With daytime temperatures of 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows of 24°C (75°F),
August in Maryland brings high temperatures during the day.
Do keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is typical. Around 150 mm (5.9 in) falls on average.
Rainfall in Maryland in August
Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about
12 days of rain are anticipated, with
150 mm (5.9 in) on average.
When it rains this month, it tends to come down fairly heavily. Showers can be substantial even if they don't last all day.
Temperature in Maryland in August
Expect highs of
28°C (82°F) in Maryland in August, with nights dropping to around
24°C (75°F).
This gives the month a fairly typical daily rhythm, with warmer afternoons and more comfortable nights.
Nights stay warm at around
24°C (75°F), so light bedding and good ventilation are worth thinking about.
Typically, this month offers some of the year's mildest temperatures. However, it's still unmistakably warm.
Sunshine in Maryland in August
The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around
110 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.
If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a good time to visit Maryland.
perfect weather
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Avg daytime high
-5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot
Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.