What is the weather like in Boston vs Richmond in August?

In August, Boston averages 29°C high / 19°C low with about 86 mm of rain; Richmond averages 32°C high / 20°C low with about 146 mm.

Boston vs Richmond in August

Boston is the better pick in August — 80 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Boston is hot, rainy, while Richmond is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.

Boston vs Richmond — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Boston	🇺🇸 Richmond
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	69/100 (C)
Feels-like high	30°C	35°C
Avg high / low	29° / 19°	32° / 20°
Rainfall	86 mm	146 mm
Rainy days	8	10
Humidity	73%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	52	61

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

Month by month

Boston 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, rainy · best September80
Richmond 🇺🇸 United Statessweltering, rainy, muggy air · best May69

Boston vs Richmond in August — FAQ

Is August better in Boston or Richmond?: Boston is the better pick in August — 80 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Boston is hot, rainy, while Richmond is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Boston vs Richmond in August?: In August, Boston averages 29°C high / 19°C low with about 86 mm of rain; Richmond averages 32°C high / 20°C low with about 146 mm.