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Adirondack Park Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America in August.

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Lake George Lake Placid Saranac Lake Old Forge

Considering a trip to the Adirondack Park, the United States of America this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Adirondack Park in August

The Adirondack Park, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. August in the Adirondack Park generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Old Forge to 25°C (77°F) in Lake George. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Lake George and 12°C (54°F) in Old Forge.

For a closer look at conditions across the Adirondack Park, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saranac Lake with an average of 93 mm (3.7 in) to high rainfall in Lake George with 114 mm (4.5 in).

Explore the Adirondack Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Adirondack Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lake George)

January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March6°C (43°F) April13°C (55°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August25°C (77°F) September22°C (72°F) October15°C (59°F) November8°C (46°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Adirondack Park in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Adirondack Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in the Adirondack Park

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Adirondack Park (August)

Precipitation variation in the Adirondack Park (August)

Lake George

In August Lake George generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Lake George →

Lake Placid

In August Lake Placid generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
305 hours
260 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lake Placid →

Saranac Lake

In August Saranac Lake generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
305 hours
260 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Saranac Lake →

Old Forge

In August Old Forge generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Old Forge →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Adirondack Park, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Adirondack Park in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lake George 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Lake Placid 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Saranac Lake 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Old Forge 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)

The Adirondack Park weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America in August?

In August, the Adirondack Park, the United States of America generally has pleasant weather conditions. Lake George sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America in August?

Daytime temperatures in Lake George peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in August, dropping to about 13°C (55°F) overnight.

Does the Adirondack Park, the United States of America get a lot of rain in August?

the Adirondack Park, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in August. Lake George typically averages about 114 mm (4.5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Adirondack Park, the United States of America?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Lake George, August might be a good time to visit the Adirondack Park, the United States of America.

On average, the best time to visit the Adirondack Park, the United States of America is in September with generally perfect weather in Lake George. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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