Temperature in New England in August

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

New England, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences high average maximum daytime temperatures in August, ranging 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. August is part of the summer season

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

Explore the map below to discover average August temperatures at the top destinations in New England. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in New England 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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New England temperatures in August: frequently asked questions

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

Boston averages a daytime high of 27°C (81°F) in August, which is high for New England, the United States of America.

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

Average overnight lows in New England, the United States of America during August sit near 18°C (64°F) in Boston.

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

According to our recent database analysis, Hartford is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 28°C (82°F) and rarely drops below 17°C (63°F) during the night.

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

When looking through our records, we find that Bar Harbor stands out as the coolest city in New England, the United States of America for the month of August. Daytime highs average 24°C (75°F) and it cools down to about 15°C (59°F) at night.

How much sun does New England, the United States of America get in August?

Boston enjoys approximately 280 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

What is the water temperature in August?

Across New England, the United States of America, sea temperatures in August range from cool at 18°C (64°F) in Portland to good at 20°C (68°F) in Boston — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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