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New Haven weather in August (Connecticut, United States of America)

Looking to travel to New Haven in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, New Haven typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. August is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 18°C.

New Haven in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 269 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

New Haven, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 116 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 269 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 63% *  
* Data from: Hartford, the United States of America (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 New Haven in August?

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 in August.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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