Catskills

Catskills Weather in August

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

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Catskill Mountains Kingston Woodstock Saugerties

Thinking about venturing to the Catskills, 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 Catskills in August

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Catskill Mountains to 28°C (82°F) in Kingston. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Kingston and 11°C (52°F) in Catskill Mountains.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Catskill Mountains with an average of 118 mm (4.6 in) to high rainfall in Kingston with 148 mm (5.8 in).

Explore the Catskills by month

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

January0°C (32°F) February0°C (32°F) March6°C (43°F) April13°C (55°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August25°C (77°F) September22°C (72°F) October15°C (59°F) November8°C (46°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Catskills in August

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

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 Catskills

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

Temperature range in the Catskills (August)

Precipitation variation in the Catskills (August)

Catskill Mountains

In August Catskill Mountains generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Catskill Mountains →

Kingston

In August Kingston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Woodstock

In August Woodstock generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°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
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Woodstock →

Saugerties

In August Saugerties generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Catskills, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Catskill Mountains 25°C (77°F) 11°C (52°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Kingston 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Woodstock 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Saugerties 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)

The Catskills weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

August in the Catskills, the United States of America brings pleasant weather. In Catskill Mountains, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 11°C (52°F).

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

In Catskill Mountains, the average daytime high in August is 25°C (77°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

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

Catskill Mountains typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 118 mm (4.6 in) on average across the Catskills, the United States of America.

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Catskill Mountains, August might be a good time to visit the Catskills, the United States of America.

On average, the best time to visit the Catskills, the United States of America is in May with generally perfect weather in Catskill Mountains. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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