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

Interested in knowing the climate of Waltham in August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Waltham during August is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 28°C, cooling off to about 16°C at night.

Precipitation

Waltham in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

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. May, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Waltham, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Water Temperature 20°C *  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 5 m/s *  

Sunshine 280 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 64% *  

Data from: Boston, the United States of America (16 KM, 10 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 20°C this is a great month to swim so 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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