Rockport weather in August (Massachusetts, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Rockport in August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Rockport is usually perfect in August, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 24°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 17°C.

Precipitation

Rockport in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 9 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With around 280 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rockport climate page with graphs.

 

Rockport, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 280 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 64% *  

* Data from: Boston, the United States of America (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in August

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Rockport, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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