The Catskills weather in August
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days. Average highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C, with around 12 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit The Catskills. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
26°C
Average low
17°C
Rainy days
12 days
Best months to visit
June, July, August
What to do in The Catskills in August
Whatever the weather, The Catskills rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Hiking: Slide Mountain and Cat's Head peak ascents
Waterfall tours: Kaaterskill Falls and gorge exploration
Art galleries and artist studios visitation in towns
Bluegrass and music festival attendance: summer season
Local farm markets and farm-to-table restaurants eating
Fly fishing streams: trout water angling opportunity
What to pack for August
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
January
1C
Cold, with some rainy days.
February
2C
Cold, with some rainy days.
March
6C
Cold, with some rainy days.
April
13C
Cool, with some rainy days.
May
19C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
June
24C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
July
27C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
August (you are here)
26C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
September
22C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
October
16C
Cool, with some rainy days.
November
9C
Cold, with some rainy days.
December
4C
Cold, with some rainy days.
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