Temperature in Maryland in August

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Maryland, the United States of America this August.

Maryland, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 24°C (75°F) in McHenry to 31°C (88°F) in National Harbor. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in National Harbor and 15°C (59°F) in McHenry. August is part of the summer season

What is the temperature of the different cities in Maryland, the United States of America in August?

Find the average daytime temperatures in August for the most popular destinations in Maryland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Maryland in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Maryland temperatures in August: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Maryland, the United States of America in August?

Ocean City averages a daytime high of 29°C (84°F) in August, which is high for Maryland, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in Maryland, the United States of America in August?

Average overnight lows in Maryland, the United States of America during August sit near 20°C (68°F) in Ocean City.

What is the warmest city in August in Maryland, the United States of America?

National Harbor tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 20°C (68°F).

What is the coldest city in August in Maryland, the United States of America?

The coldest city in August in Maryland, the United States of America is McHenry when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 24°C (75°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 15°C (59°F).

What is the water temperature in August?

The water temperature averages approximately 22°C (72°F) in Ocean City this month, good for swimming and cooling off.

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