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

Is August a good time to explore Pittsfield weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In August, Pittsfield tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 26°C. At night, they generally drop to 14°C.

Precipitation

Pittsfield in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 269 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Pittsfield, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 269 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 63% *  

* Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (66 KM, 41 Miles).

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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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