The climate in Washington during August can be summarized as hot 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 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 31.2°C 88.1°F |
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Nightly temperature | 17.7°C 63.8°F |
Average temperature | 24.4°C 75.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 10.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 97 mm 3.8 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 20.7°C 69.2°F |
Humidity | 67% |
Windspeed | 17.3kph 11 mph |
On average August is the 4th 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 10.7 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 | 32.4°C 90.3°F |
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Driest month: | January | 17mm 0.7ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 11.9hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 1.8°C 35.2°F |
Wettest month: | June | 115mm 4.5ins |