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

How is August weather typically in Northampton? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In August, Northampton usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 28°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 15°C.

Precipitation

Northampton in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 11 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

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

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Northampton climate page with graphs.

 

Northampton, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 107 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 269 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 63% *  
* Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (24 KM, 15 Miles).

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.

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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 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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