New York weather in August
August in New York: hot, rainy — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in New York · #325 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New York climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 69°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 30°C / 86°F | |
| Rainfall | 106 mm / 4.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 60 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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New York in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit New York?
- August in New York: hot, rainy — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for New York on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in New York in August?
- In August, New York averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 20.4°C, with about 105.6 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New York in August?
- New York has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 60 in August.