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Rockaway Beach Weather in August

August in Rockaway Beach brings pleasant temperatures, with highs of 21°C (70°F) and nights dropping to 11°C (52°F). With excellent weather conditions overall, it's a good time to visit.

Rainfall in Rockaway Beach in August

Historically, approximately 9 days this month are expected to have rain, averaging 32 mm (1.3 in). Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Rockaway Beach in August

If you're visiting Rockaway Beach in August, expect excellent temperatures with highs of 21°C (70°F) and overnight lows of 11°C (52°F). August is typically considered a summer month. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. Nights drop to around 11°C (52°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Sunshine in Rockaway Beach in August

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 299 hours of sun. These sunny conditions add to the overall experience.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances for Rockaway Beach.

Rockaway Beach Temperature in August

Min Temperature
11°C (52°F)
Max Temperature
21°C (70°F)
Chance of Rain
30%
Precipitation
32 mm (1.3 in)
Rainy days
9 days
Sunshine
299 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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* Data from: Astoria, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 Miles).

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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).

What to Wear in Rockaway Beach in August

For Rockaway Beach in August, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Rockaway Beach in August

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Cycling
    10/10
  • Walking
    10/10
  • Barbeque
    9/10
  • Camping
    10/10
  • Outdoor sports
    10/10

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