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North Dakota Weather in August

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

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

What to Expect in North Dakota in August

North Dakota, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. August in North Dakota generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Devils Lake to 29°C (84°F) in Williston. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Williston and 14°C (57°F) in Devils Lake.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Dakota, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Williston with an average of 42 mm (1.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Wahpeton with 76 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Fargo enjoys approximately 315 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore North Dakota by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in North Dakota - and find the best time to visit. (based on Fargo)

January-7°C (19°F) February-7°C (19°F) March3°C (37°F) April12°C (54°F) May20°C (68°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August27°C (81°F) September22°C (72°F) October14°C (57°F) November4°C (39°F) December-5°C (23°F)
Best Time to Visit North Dakota →

Best Places to Visit in North Dakota in August

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

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 North Dakota

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

Temperature range in North Dakota (August)

Precipitation variation in North Dakota (August)

Fargo

In August Fargo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
351 hours
315 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Fargo →

Bismarck

In August Bismarck generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
354 hours
316 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Bismarck →

Grand Forks

In August Grand Forks generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Grand Forks →

Minot

In August Minot generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Minot →

Dickinson

In August Dickinson generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in North Dakota, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in North Dakota in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fargo 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Bismarck 28°C (82°F) 13°C (55°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Grand Forks 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Minot 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Dickinson 28°C (82°F) 12°C (54°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Williston 29°C (84°F) 13°C (55°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)

North Dakota weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect excellent weather across North Dakota, the United States of America in August. The popular destination of Fargo averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this summer month.

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

In Fargo, the average daytime high in August is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in North Dakota, the United States of America during August, with Fargo averaging close to 57 mm (2.2 in).

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit North Dakota, the United States of America with overall excellent weather in Fargo.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July, August and September offering mostly excellent weather in Fargo. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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