Berkshires

Berkshires Weather in August

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

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Lenox Williamstown Great Barrington Stockbridge

Planning a trip to the Berkshires, the United States of America this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Berkshires in August

The Berkshires, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. August in the Berkshires generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Lenox.

For specific regional insights in the Berkshires, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Lenox with an average of 118 mm (4.6 in) to high rainfall in Stockbridge with 123 mm (4.8 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Lenox enjoys approximately 269 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Berkshires by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Berkshires — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lenox)

January0°C (32°F) February0°C (32°F) March6°C (43°F) April14°C (57°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) November9°C (48°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Berkshires in August

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

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 Berkshires

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

Temperature range in the Berkshires (August)

Precipitation variation in the Berkshires (August)

Lenox

In August Lenox 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 sun hours
293 hours
269 hours
223 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Lenox →

Williamstown

In August Williamstown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Williamstown →

Great Barrington

In August Great Barrington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
293 hours
269 hours
223 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Great Barrington →

Stockbridge

In August Stockbridge generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
293 hours
269 hours
223 hours
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Stockbridge →

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

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lenox 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Williamstown 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Great Barrington 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Stockbridge 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)

The Berkshires weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

the Berkshires, the United States of America typically experiences pleasant weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Lenox average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in the Berkshires, the United States of America during August range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 25°C (77°F) in Lenox.

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

the Berkshires, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in August. Lenox typically averages about 118 mm (4.6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Berkshires, the United States of America with overall pleasant weather in Lenox. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit the Berkshires, the United States of America is in May, June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Lenox. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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