What is the weather like in Atlanta vs New York in August?

In August, Atlanta averages 32°C high / 22°C low with about 143 mm of rain; New York averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 131 mm.

Atlanta vs New York in August

New York is the better pick in August — 73 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is hot, rainy, while Atlanta is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.

Atlanta vs New York — August climate, side by side

	Atlanta	New York
Comfort score	65/100 (C)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	36°C	31°C
Avg high / low	32° / 22°	29° / 21°
Rainfall	143 mm	131 mm
Rainy days	11	10
Humidity	77%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	70	60

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Atlanta vs New York in August — FAQ

Is August better in Atlanta or New York?: New York is the better pick in August — 73 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is hot, rainy, while Atlanta is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Atlanta vs New York in August?: In August, Atlanta averages 32°C high / 22°C low with about 143 mm of rain; New York averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 131 mm.