SeasonMapStowe weather in August
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August in Stowe: warm, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Stowe · #1317 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 18/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Stowe in August
Other months in Stowe
Stowe's forum calls January reliably snowy — close to a sure thing for snow at street level — with daytime temperatures hovering in the 20s°F and nights dropping well below that. Regulars note January is statistically the coldest month, with the occasional cold snap pushing well past -20°F, so proper winter layers aren't optional.
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Stowe climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 107 mm / 4.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Stowe in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer break in United States, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Stowe's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherStowe's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Stowe in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Mount Mansfield summer season
25 May – 15 Oct · usuallyTrail seasonThe auto toll road and the gondola up the state's highest peak run from late spring to mid-October, which is also the window for the ridge trail across the alpine tundra on top. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Stowe — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Stowe in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Stowe?
- August in Stowe: warm, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Stowe on SeasonMap's comfort score (18/100).
- What is the weather like in Stowe in August?
- In August, Stowe averages a daily high of 25.8°C and a low of 12.9°C, with about 106.7 mm of rain over roughly 10.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Stowe in August?
- Stowe has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in August.
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Similar destinations in North America — August
Within 300 km: Boston's Whales on Stellwagen Bank around 15 Apr – 20 Oct, and Quebec City's New France Festival around 5–9 Aug.