Nantucket Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Nantucket, the United States of America in August.

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Planning a trip to Nantucket, the United States of America this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Nantucket in August

Nantucket, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. August in Nantucket generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. August is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Nantucket.

For a closer look at conditions across Nantucket, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 73 mm (2.9 in) in Nantucket. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Nantucket 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. Nantucket typically receives 278 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Nantucket by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Nantucket — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nantucket)

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March7°C (45°F) April11°C (52°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September22°C (72°F) October17°C (63°F) November12°C (54°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nantucket in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Nantucket.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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tolerable
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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 Nantucket

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Nantucket, the United States of America?

Nantucket

In August Nantucket generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
278 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
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Weather conditions
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Nantucket weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nantucket, the United States of America in August?

Expect perfect weather across Nantucket, the United States of America in August. The popular destination of Nantucket averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 18°C (64°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Nantucket, the United States of America in August?

Daytime temperatures in Nantucket peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in August, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

Does Nantucket, the United States of America get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Nantucket, the United States of America during August, with Nantucket averaging close to 73 mm (2.9 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Nantucket, the United States of America?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Nantucket, the United States of America with overall perfect weather in Nantucket. 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 June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Nantucket. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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