Big Bend

Big Bend Weather in August

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

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Alpine Fort Davis Terlingua

Thinking about venturing to the Big Bend, the United States of America this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Big Bend in August

The Big Bend, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. August in the Big Bend generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with moderate precipitation. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very warm in Fort Davis at 31°C (88°F) to very hot in Terlingua at 37°C (99°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Terlingua and 17°C (63°F) in Fort Davis. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

To explore the conditions in the Big Bend, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Terlingua with an average of 40 mm (1.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Fort Davis with 84 mm (3.3 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Alpine receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Explore the Big Bend by month

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

January15°C (59°F) February18°C (64°F) March22°C (72°F) April26°C (79°F) May30°C (86°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October26°C (79°F) November20°C (68°F) December16°C (61°F)
Best Time to Visit the Big Bend →

Best Places to Visit in the Big Bend in August

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

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 Big Bend

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

Temperature range in the Big Bend (August)

Precipitation variation in the Big Bend (August)

Alpine

In August Alpine generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Alpine →

Fort Davis

In August Fort Davis generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Fort Davis →

Terlingua

In August Terlingua generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
37°C (99°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Terlingua →

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

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Alpine 32°C (90°F) 18°C (64°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Fort Davis 31°C (88°F) 17°C (63°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Terlingua 37°C (99°F) 22°C (72°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)

The Big Bend weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

In August, the Big Bend, the United States of America generally has tolerable weather conditions. Alpine sees daytime temperatures near 32°C (90°F), with nights cooling to roughly 18°C (64°F).

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

Average temperatures in the Big Bend, the United States of America during August range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 32°C (90°F) in Alpine.

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

Not particularly. Alpine averages just 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for the Big Bend, the United States of America.

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Alpine, August might be a good time to visit the Big Bend, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, February, March, April, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Alpine. On the other hand, the weather in June tends to be poor.

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