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New York State Weather in August

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

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Planning a getaway to New York State, the United States of America this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in New York State in August

New York State, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. August in New York State generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Old Forge to 29°C (84°F) in Staten Island. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Staten Island and 12°C (54°F) in Old Forge.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Niagara Falls with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to high rainfall in Kingston with 148 mm (5.8 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. New York City sees close to 270 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore New York State by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in New York State - and find the best time to visit. (based on New York City)

January4°C (39°F) February5°C (41°F) March10°C (50°F) April16°C (61°F) May22°C (72°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August29°C (84°F) September25°C (77°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit New York State →

Best Places to Visit in New York State in August

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

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 York State

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

Temperature range in New York State (August)

Precipitation variation in New York State (August)

New York City

In August New York City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
270 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in New York City →

Brooklyn

In August Brooklyn generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
270 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Brooklyn →

Queens

In August Queens generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
270 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Queens →

Buffalo

In August Buffalo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
307 hours
268 hours
206 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Buffalo →

Staten Island

In August Staten Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
270 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Staten Island →

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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
New York City 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Brooklyn 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Queens 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Buffalo 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Staten Island 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Bronx 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 127 mm (5 in)

New York State weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

New York State, the United States of America typically experiences very good weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in New York City average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

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

New York City averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 21°C (70°F).

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

New York State, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in August. New York City typically averages about 122 mm (4.8 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit New York State, the United States of America with overall very good weather in New York City.

Generally speaking, September provides excellent weather in New York City. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be less favorable.

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