Schenectady in August
7.4out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.
26°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
12Rainy days (107 mm)
13:45 hDaylight
06:07Sunrise · 19:52 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
- Frequent rain: about 12 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 (2.8 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 | 0°C | -8°C | 76 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.8 |
| February | 2°C | -7°C | 71 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.0 |
| March | 7°C | -3°C | 97 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.7 |
| April | 14°C | 3°C | 103 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 20°C | 10°C | 103 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.0 |
| June | 25°C | 14°C | 123 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| July | 27°C | 17°C | 113 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| August | 26°C | 16°C | 107 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| September | 22°C | 12°C | 105 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| October | 15°C | 6°C | 114 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.4 |
| November | 9°C | 0°C | 83 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.4 |
| December | 3°C | -5°C | 96 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Schenectady in August?
Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 16°C.
When is the best time to visit Schenectady?
The best months are September, August, July.