Ocean City Weather in August

What's the weather like in Ocean City (Maryland) in August 2024?

The climate in Ocean City during August can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

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

Ocean City weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.8°C 83.8°F
Nightly temperature 18.9°C 65.9°F
Average temperature 23.8°C 74.8°F
Daily sunshine 8.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 121 mm 4.8 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 24.2°C 75.6°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Ocean City with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Ocean City

Ocean City average temperature in August

August rainfall

Ocean City average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Ocean 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 Ocean City in August 2024.

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Ocean City weather stats

Ocean City weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.1°C 84.4°F
Driest month: October 77mm 3ins
Sunniest month: April 9.6hrs
Coldest month: January 6.1°C 43°F
Wettest month: August 121mm 4.8ins
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