The climate in Washington during August can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Washington and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.4°C 84.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 16.9°C 62.3°F |
| Average temperature | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 10 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 97 mm 3.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 20.1°C 68.2°F |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Windspeed | 13.7kph 9 mph |
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Washington with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little 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 10 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Washington in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
| Hottest month: | July | 30.7°C 87.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 25mm 1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -1.2°C 29.8°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 110mm 4.3ins |