Weather in August in Texas
Considering a trip to Texas this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Texas in August?
Texas is a region in the United States of America. August in Texas generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. The month of August is in the summer season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C in South Padre Island to 38°C in Laredo. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Laredo and 25°C in South Padre Island. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Texas. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Port Isabel with an average of 25 mm to heavy rainfall in Groves with 163 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 270 hours of sunshine in Houston. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Texas in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Texas climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Texas?
Houston
In August Houston generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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San Antonio
In August San Antonio generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Austin
In August Austin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Galveston
In August Galveston generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Dallas
In August Dallas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Texas, in the United States of America.
Is August the best time to visit Texas?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Texas with often poor weather in Houston.
Generally speaking, March provides perfect weather in Houston. The weather in July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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