Delaware weather in August
Planning a getaway to Delaware this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Delaware in August?
Delaware is a region in the United States of America. August in Delaware generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation. In August, it is summer.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 20°C in Dover. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Dover with an average of 110 mm to high rainfall in Smyrna with 133 mm.
For specific regional insights in Delaware for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Delaware climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Delaware?
Dover
In August Dover generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Newark
In August Newark generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Seaford
In August Seaford generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Harrington
In August Harrington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Christiana
In August Christiana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Delaware, in the United States of America.
Is August the best time to visit Delaware?
In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Delaware with overall pleasant weather in Dover. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May offering mostly perfect weather in Dover. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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