New York in August: weather & travel advice
New York in August is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays, city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 26 °C (warm). With about 9 rainy days it is moderate.
New York · AugustPhoto: King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Day
- 26 °C
- Night
- 21 °C
- Rainy days
- 9 rainy days
- Sun
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 78 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachExcellent89/100
City breakExcellent86/100
ActiveGood68/100
FamilyExcellent87/100
In favour
- Pleasant daytime temperatures around 26 °C
To consider
- No significant drawbacks.
All months at a glance
4J
4F
7M
12A
17M
23J
26J
26A
23S
18O
12N
7D
11J
10F
11M
11A
11M
10J
10J
9A
8S
8O
9N
11D
Similar destinations in August
Frequently asked questions
How warm is New York in August?
Daytime highs average around 26 °C, with nights around 21 °C.
Does it rain a lot in New York in August?
On the long-term average, expect about 9 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit New York?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.