Ames in August
7.8out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
28°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
9Rainy days (100 mm)
13:42 hDaylight
06:27Sunrise · 20:10 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C | -10°C | 30 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.2 |
| February | 1°C | -8°C | 37 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.2 |
| March | 9°C | -2°C | 63 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.5 |
| April | 17°C | 5°C | 113 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.5 |
| May | 22°C | 11°C | 139 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| June | 27°C | 17°C | 129 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 29°C | 19°C | 98 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| August | 28°C | 17°C | 100 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 24°C | 13°C | 91 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 17°C | 6°C | 74 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.2 |
| November | 9°C | -1°C | 53 mm | 7 | – | – | 5.8 |
| December | 1°C | -7°C | 40 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Ames in August?
Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 17°C.
When is the best time to visit Ames?
The best months are September, July, August, June.