Connecticut weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Connecticut this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Connecticut in August?
Connecticut is a region in the United States of America. August in Connecticut generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August is a summer month.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C in Cornwall Bridge to 29°C in Windsor Locks. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Windsor Locks and 15°C in Cornwall Bridge.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mystic with an average of 89 mm to high rainfall in Torrington with 144 mm. Meanwhile, Stamford enjoys close to 270 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Connecticut in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Connecticut climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Connecticut?
Stamford
In August Stamford generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Mystic
In August Mystic generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Windsor Locks
In August Windsor Locks generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Danbury
In August Danbury generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Groton
In August Groton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Connecticut, in the United States of America.
Is August the best time to visit Connecticut?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Stamford, August might be a good time to visit Connecticut.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and September offering mostly perfect weather in Stamford. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
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