Manhattan Weather in August

What's the weather like in Manhattan (New York) in August 2024?

The climate in Manhattan during August can be summarized as hot and damp.

August is in the summer in Manhattan and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

Manhattan weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.2°C 82.7°F
Nightly temperature 19.7°C 67.4°F
Average temperature 23.9°C 75°F
Daily sunshine 9.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 100 mm 4 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 22.8°C 73°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Manhattan with around 100mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Manhattan

Manhattan average temperature in August

August rainfall

Manhattan average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Manhattan average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Manhattan in August 2024.