New York weather in August
August is one of the best months to visit New York: highs of 26°C (79°F) and about 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 21°C (70°F) and cloud cover 53% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the 2nd warmest. Compared with July, it is about as warm and about as wet; September brings highs of 23°C (74°F) and 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for New York City, the largest city in New York. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit New York?
best month Weather score 70/100.
Yes. August is one of the best months for weather in New York.
Does it rain a lot in New York in August?
Some rain is normal: about 114 mm (4.5 in) falls in an average August. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is New York in August?
Days average 26°C (79°F) and nights 21°C (70°F).
New York weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C (38°F) | -1°C (29°F) | 99 mm | 62% | least pleasant |
| February | 4°C (39°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 95 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| March | 7°C (44°F) | 1°C (35°F) | 113 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| April | 12°C (54°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 107 mm | 61% | fair |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 101 mm | 63% | best |
| June | 23°C (73°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 115 mm | 59% | best |
| July | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 114 mm | 54% | best |
| August | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 114 mm | 53% | best |
| September | 23°C (74°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 97 mm | 51% | best |
| October | 18°C (64°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm | 55% | best |
| November | 12°C (53°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 101 mm | 57% | fair |
| December | 7°C (44°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 133 mm | 63% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across New York in August
Weather can differ a lot within New York: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 114 mm | best |
| Brooklyn | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 114 mm | best |
| Queens | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 114 mm | best |
| Manhattan | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 114 mm | best |
| The Bronx | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 114 mm | best |
| Staten Island | 29°C (84°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 114 mm | best |
| Buffalo | 27°C (80°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 79 mm | best |
| Upper West Side | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 114 mm | best |
| Jamaica | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 114 mm | best |
| Rochester | 27°C (81°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 86 mm | best |
| Yonkers | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 114 mm | best |
| East Flatbush | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 114 mm | best |