Yorktown weather in August (Virginia, United States of America)

Is August a good time to explore Yorktown weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Yorktown typically includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. August marks the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 30°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 22°C. Average temperatures can be deceiving; some days will be hotter. Wear breathable fabrics and drink plenty of water to stay cool.

Precipitation

Yorktown in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 258 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Yorktown.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Yorktown, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 258 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

Data from: Hampton, the United States of America (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in August

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Weather conditions Weather

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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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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