Temperatures in August
It's warm in August in Manhattan with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Manhattan in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Manhattan with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 29°C, with nights close to 22°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Manhattan will be around 29°C, with nights close to 22°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Manhattan is 33°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 116 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 29% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Manhattan. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Manhattan in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
30°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
27°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
116 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Manhattan?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Manhattan. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Manhattan in August
With 36°C, Manhattan hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Manhattan
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Manhattan, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Manhattan
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Manhattan, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Manhattan.
Daily UV Index in August in Manhattan
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Manhattan, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Manhattan Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Manhattan, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Manhattan Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Manhattan, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Manhattan
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Average Weather in Manhattan by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Manhattan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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