Scranton in August
7.7out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
26°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
10Rainy days (84 mm)
13:40 hDaylight
06:17Sunrise · 19:57 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 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 | 1°C | -7°C | 76 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.8 |
| February | 2°C | -6°C | 63 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.2 |
| March | 7°C | -2°C | 91 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.8 |
| April | 14°C | 4°C | 89 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.2 |
| May | 20°C | 10°C | 89 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 24°C | 15°C | 97 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 27°C | 17°C | 76 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 26°C | 16°C | 84 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| September | 22°C | 12°C | 95 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| October | 15°C | 6°C | 93 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.7 |
| November | 9°C | 1°C | 77 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.7 |
| December | 3°C | -4°C | 83 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Scranton in August?
Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 16°C.
When is the best time to visit Scranton?
The best months are September, August, July, June.