Martha's Vineyard Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America in August.

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Vineyard Haven Edgartown Oak Bluffs

Thinking about venturing to Martha's Vineyard, 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 Martha's Vineyard in August

Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. August in Martha's Vineyard generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Vineyard Haven.

For specific regional insights in Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 78 mm (3.1 in) in Vineyard Haven. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Vineyard Haven typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in August. Vineyard Haven typically receives 278 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Martha's Vineyard by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Martha's Vineyard — and find the best time to visit. (based on Vineyard Haven)

January5°C (41°F) February4°C (39°F) March8°C (46°F) April13°C (55°F) May18°C (64°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September23°C (73°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Martha's Vineyard in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Martha's Vineyard.

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 Martha's Vineyard

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Martha's Vineyard (August)

Precipitation variation in Martha's Vineyard (August)

Vineyard Haven

In August Vineyard Haven generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
278 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Edgartown

In August Edgartown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
278 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Oak Bluffs

In August Oak Bluffs generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
278 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Martha's Vineyard in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vineyard Haven 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Edgartown 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Oak Bluffs 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

Martha's Vineyard weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America in August?

August in Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America brings perfect weather. In Vineyard Haven, daytime temperatures are typically around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America in August?

Average temperatures in Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America during August range from a nighttime low near 17°C (63°F) to a daytime high around 26°C (79°F) in Vineyard Haven.

Does Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America during August, with Vineyard Haven averaging close to 78 mm (3.1 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Vineyard Haven is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Vineyard Haven. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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