New York City weather in August 2021

Get the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) updates for the USA with current travel advice, statistics and online resources.

28
28°C max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
9
9 days with some rainfall
20
20°C min night temperature
14
14 hours of daylight per day
M
Moderate heat & humidity
100
100 mm of monthly rainfall
8
8 (Very High) UV index
22
22°C sea temperature

Recommended for New York

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

The August weather guide for New York City, New York shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

Virgin Atlantic sale: Flights to New York from £267

Sale

Book low fares to New York in Virgin Atlantic sale
Return flights to New York from £267
Fully flexible booking with free COVID cover

Go to Virgin Atlantic deal >>

Expires at 23:59 on Tuesday 2nd Feb 2021 · View all Virgin Atlantic offers

Virgin Atlantic destinations

How hot is it in New York City in August?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 28°C in New York City in August with moderate heat and humidity, falling to 20°C at night.

How sunny is it in New York City in August?

There are normally 9 hours of bright sunshine each day in New York City in August - that's 62% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around New York City in August?

The average sea temperature around New York City in August is 22°C.

Does it rain in New York City in August?

There are usually 9 days with some rain in New York City in August and the average monthly rainfall is 100mm.

What is the chance of a hurricane in New York City in August?

On average less than 1 day in August in New York City is likely to be affected by the passage of one or more tropical storms.

New York City sunrise & sunset times for August 2021

Browse the sunrise & sunset times for New York City in August 2021. Select a month to view New York City sunrise & sunset times for the next twelve months.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec