New York City Weather in August

What's the weather like in New York City (New York) in August 2025?

The climate in New York City during August can be summarized as hot and damp.

August is in the summer in New York City and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

New York City weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.8°C 83.8°F
Nightly temperature 19.1°C 66.3°F
Average temperature 23.9°C 75°F
Daily sunshine 9.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 103 mm 4.1 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 23.1°C 73.6°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average August is the 4th wettest month of the year in New York City with around 103mm 4.1 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 New York City

New York City average temperature in August

August rainfall

New York City average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

New York City 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 New York City in August 2025.

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New York City weather stats

New York City weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.4°C 84.9°F
Driest month: February 79mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: August 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January 2.5°C 36.5°F
Wettest month: July 111mm 4.4ins
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