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New York in August: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
New York in August is climatically well suited to family holidays and city breaks. The average daily high is around 26 °C. With about 13 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
72/100 · #3
Warmth
#2
Dryness
#11
Sun
#4
Published best categories: Overall, City break, Family
New York · AugustPhoto: King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 26 °C
- Average low
- 21 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 13 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 77 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 26 | 21 | 14 | 116 | 7.6 | 79 | 3.2 | 69 |
| August (selected) | 26 | 21 | 13 | 109 | 6.8 | 77 | 3.3 | 72 |
| September | 23 | 18 | 10 | 106 | 5.5 | 77 | 3.8 | 81 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: August (72/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | -3 | +0.2 °C | +0.2 °C | +1 | +6.3 mm | +0.8 h | +1.5 % | -0.1 m/s |
| September | +9 | -3 °C | -3.2 °C | -2.9 | -3.3 mm | -1.3 h | -0.5 % | +0.5 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is New York in August?
The average daily high is around 26 °C, with an average daily low of about 21 °C.
Does it rain a lot in New York in August?
The curated estimate is about 13 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 109 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit New York?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for New York. August is one of them.