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United States in August

Weather, crowds and prices in United States in August — and where in the country to go.

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A country is rarely uniformly good or bad in a given month. Below is what August looks like across United States, followed by the places that are actually at their best.

Average high
27°
Average low 19°
Crowds
Moderate
63/100
Prices
$$
mid-range
Rainfall
Moderate
Warm and comfortable
United States

Where to go in United States in August

Ranked by how August scores at each place on weather, crowds and price.

1 San Francisco, United States San Francisco 19° · $$ · Coolest summer month, heavy morning fog Fair 2 New York City, United States New York City 28° · $$$ · Muggy heat, some locals escape the city Fair 3 New Orleans, United States New Orleans 33° · $ · Peak hurricane risk, sweltering humidity Avoid

United States weather in August

Typical conditions in United States during August, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.

The best time to visit United States

Taken across the whole country, September · June · May tends to give the strongest mix of weather, space and value. Individual destinations shift that window, sometimes by months — the table below is the honest version.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in United States in August?

Typical conditions in United States during August, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast. Average highs sit around 27°C with lows near 19°C.

Where should you go in United States in August?

San Francisco, New York City, New Orleans.

What is the best month to visit United States?

September, June, May.

Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation.