New York City weather in August
In August, New York City has an average high of 26 °C79 °F and an average low of 21 °C70 °F, with about 114 mm4.5 in of precipitation. It is the 2nd warmest month of the year and ranks 5th for precipitation.
How August compares with other months
Compared with July, August is about the same temperature. Compared with September, August is 3.1 °C5.6 °F warmer on average and wetter by 17 mm0.7 in. Daylight lasts about 13.8 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 78% and the average cloud amount 53%.
Is August a good time to visit New York City?
August is not among the most comfortable months by our comfort score: it is fairly wet (114 mm4.5 in) and it is humid (78%). The most comfortable months in New York City are June and September.
What to wear in August
For New York City in August, pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
August in nearby places
| Place | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | 2679 | 2170 | 1144.5 |
| Manhattan | 2984 | 1966 | 1144.5 |
| Brooklyn | 2679 | 2170 | 1144.5 |
| Staten Island | 2984 | 1966 | 1144.5 |
| Paterson | 2985 | 1865 | 1194.7 |
| Stamford | 2984 | 1966 | 1144.5 |
| Bridgeport | 2780 | 2069 | 1034.1 |
| New Haven | 2984 | 1864 | 1094.3 |
| Waterbury | 2983 | 1763 | 1094.3 |
Other months in New York City
- January4 °C38 °F / −1 °C29 °F
- February4 °C39 °F / −1 °C30 °F
- March7 °C44 °F / 1 °C35 °F
- April12 °C54 °F / 6 °C43 °F
- May17 °C63 °F / 12 °C53 °F
- June22 °C72 °F / 17 °C63 °F
- July26 °C79 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- August26 °C79 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- September23 °C74 °F / 18 °C64 °F
- October18 °C64 °F / 12 °C54 °F
- November12 °C53 °F / 7 °C44 °F
- December7 °C44 °F / 2 °C36 °F
Frequently asked questions
How warm is New York City in August?
In August the average high in New York City is 26 °C (79 °F) and the average low is 21 °C (70 °F).
Does it rain a lot in New York City in August?
On average about 114 mm (4.5 in) of precipitation falls in August; it ranks 5th of the 12 months.
Is August the warmest month in New York City?
No. The warmest month in New York City is July, with an average high of 26 °C (79 °F). The coldest month is January, with an average low of -1 °C (29 °F).
How long is the day in New York City in August?
In the middle of August the day in New York City lasts about 13.8 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.
How humid is New York City in August?
The average relative humidity in August is about 78%. Combined with warm days, it can feel muggy.
How cloudy is New York City in August?
On average about 53% of the sky is covered by cloud in August. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.