Weather in United States in August
August in United States is a hot month. Plan the serious walking for morning. The rest of the day wants shade and a slower pace.
A country pin in August is a warning: one region of United States will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. Compared with July and January, August sits in the middle of United States's year.
- Average temp
- 25°C
19–31°C
- Rainfall
- 88 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 14 km/h
What to expect
Daytime
Hot days in United States. Ruins, markets and hills are a morning job. Midday sightseeing is how people remember August for the wrong reason.
Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for August in United States is almost always a waste of bag space.
Rain
August is a wetter month in United States. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in United States
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for United States
What to read before you book.
Average weather in United States
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Similar weather in August
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FAQs about United States
Climate averages for United States, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit United States is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 26°C.
May is the wettest month, with about 112 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
