South Portland weather in August (Maine, United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of South Portland in August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During August, South Portland usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 25°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 15°C.

Precipitation

South Portland in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 267 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit South Portland. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

South Portland, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Water Temperature 18°C *  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 267 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

Data from: Portland, the United States of America (2 KM, 1 Miles).

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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