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

What weather conditions can you expect in Nantucket this August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Nantucket in August, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 24°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 18°C.

Precipitation

Nantucket in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. This month experiences about 11 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With approximately 278 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Nantucket. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nantucket, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 278 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Nantucket, 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?

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