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Watkins Glen weather in August (New York State, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Watkins Glen in August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Watkins Glen is usually perfect in August, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 27°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Watkins Glen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. On average, there are about 12 days with rain during this month.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Watkins Glen. May, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Watkins Glen climate page with graphs.

 

Watkins Glen, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 99 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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.

What To Do

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

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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