Massachusetts weather in August
Planning a journey to Massachusetts this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Massachusetts in August?
Massachusetts is a region in the United States of America. August in Massachusetts generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of August is in the summer season.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C in Nantucket to 28°C in Springfield. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Springfield and 18°C in Nantucket.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Provincetown with an average of 65 mm to high rainfall in Hancock with 132 mm. Meanwhile, Boston enjoys close to 280 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at August's conditions in Massachusetts, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Massachusetts's yearly weather, check out our Massachusetts climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Massachusetts?
Boston
In August Boston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Rockport
In August Rockport generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Provincetown
In August Provincetown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Gloucester
In August Gloucester generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Cambridge
In August Cambridge generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°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 Massachusetts, in the United States of America.
Is August the best time to visit Massachusetts?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Massachusetts with overall perfect weather in Boston.
Generally speaking, August and September provide perfect weather in Boston. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
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