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Weather · August

Galveston weather in August

Average highs of 92°F, lows of 80°F and 4.7 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

August is Galveston’s warmest month, with average highs of 92°F and lows of 80°F. That is 1° warmer than July, and 13° above the yearly average high.

Average high
92°F
Average low
80°F
Precipitation
4.7 in
Wet days
8
Sunrise · sunset
6:47 AM · 8:00 PM

August across the year

  1. 63°49°Jan
  2. 66°52°Feb
  3. 72°58°Mar
  4. 78°65°Apr
  5. 84°72°May
  6. 90°78°Jun
  7. 91°80°Jul
  8. 92°80°Aug
  9. 89°76°Sep
  10. 82°69°Oct
  11. 72°59°Nov
  12. 66°52°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in August

  • Hot days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and plenty of water for anything outdoors.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 8 days this month.

August is good for

Around Galveston

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August compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
July91°F80°F3.4 in
August92°F80°F4.7 in
September89°F76°F6.7 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Galveston in August?

Average highs are 92°F and average lows 80°F, for a daily mean of 86°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Galveston in August?

August averages 4.7 in of precipitation over about 8 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Galveston in August?

Around mid-August the sun rises about 6:47 AM and sets about 8:00 PM, for roughly 13.2 hours of daylight.

Is August a good time to visit Galveston?

The mildest months for visiting are February, March, April. August is hot.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Galveston Scholes Fld station (4.3 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for August 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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