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New England Weather in August

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

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

What to Expect in New England in August

New England, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. August in New England generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Bar Harbor to 28°C (82°F) in Hartford. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Hartford and 15°C (59°F) in Bar Harbor.

For specific regional insights in New England, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Burlington with an average of 82 mm (3.2 in) to high rainfall in Hartford with 120 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Boston sees close to 280 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore New England by month

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

January3°C (37°F) February3°C (37°F) March8°C (46°F) April14°C (57°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August27°C (81°F) September24°C (75°F) October17°C (63°F) November12°C (54°F) December6°C (43°F)
Best Time to Visit New England →

Best Places to Visit in New England in August

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

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 New England

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in New England, the United States of America?

Temperature range in New England (August)

Precipitation variation in New England (August)

Boston

In August Boston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
300 hours
280 hours
238 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Boston →

Bar Harbor

In August Bar Harbor generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Bar Harbor →

Portsmouth

In August Portsmouth generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
295 hours
261 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Portsmouth →

Providence

In August Providence generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
290 hours
260 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Providence →

Burlington

In August Burlington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
305 hours
260 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in New England, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in New England in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Boston 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Bar Harbor 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Portsmouth 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Providence 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Burlington 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Hartford 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)

New England weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across New England, the United States of America in August. The popular destination of Boston averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 18°C (64°F) at night during this summer month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Boston peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in August, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Boston averages just 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for New England, the United States of America.

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit New England, the United States of America with overall perfect weather in Boston.

On average, the best time to visit New England, the United States of America is in August and September with generally perfect weather in Boston. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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We have much more information about the climate in New England.

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