Southwest Harbor weather in August (Maine, United States of America)
How is the weather in Southwest Harbor in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.
In Southwest Harbor the weather in August is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.
Southwest Harbor in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.
If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Southwest Harbor. 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 Southwest Harbor climate page with graphs.
Southwest Harbor, monthly averages in August
Min Temperature
14°C
Max Temperature
23°C
Chance of Rain
36%
Precipitation
85 mm
Rainy days
11 days
Where to go in the United States of America in August
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in Southwest Harbor in August?
For visitors traveling to Southwest Harbor, 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 in August.
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