August weather in New Bedford, MA
The average temperature in New Bedford in August is 70.6°F (60.0°F–81.2°F). Average precipitation: 3.83 inches.
August is a summer month in New Bedford, and is warmer than the annual average of 50.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 13 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 41m. For travel, August is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
81.2°F
Avg Low
60.0°F
Precipitation
3.83 in
Daylight
13h 41m
August records in New Bedford
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 93.9°F (2006) | 50.0°F (2021) | 0.60 in (2016) |
| August 2 | 98.1°F (2006) | 48.9°F (2025) | 1.01 in (2014) |
| August 3 | 97.0°F (2006) | 50.0°F (1999) | 0.30 in (2001) |
| August 4 | 93.0°F (2022) | 52.0°F (2025) | 1.48 in (2018) |
| August 5 | 93.0°F (2022) | 48.9°F (2013) | 2.45 in (2021) |
| August 6 | 93.9°F (2018) | 46.0°F (2013) | 0.67 in (2003) |
| August 7 | 93.0°F (2001) | 48.9°F (2004) | 1.63 in (2011) |
| August 8 | 91.9°F (2001) | 46.9°F (2025) | 1.77 in (2023) |
| August 9 | 95.0°F (2001) | 46.0°F (2025) | 1.78 in (2022) |
| August 10 | 91.9°F (2020) | 48.9°F (1999) | 0.87 in (2006) |
| August 11 | 95.0°F (2005) | 50.0°F (2006) | 2.82 in (2008) |
| August 12 | 91.9°F (2016) | 48.9°F (2006) | 2.25 in (2008) |
| August 13 | 93.9°F (2002) | 45.0°F (2006) | 1.56 in (2004) |
| August 14 | 96.1°F (2016) | 50.0°F (2006) | 0.22 in (2025) |
| August 15 | 93.0°F (2016) | 50.0°F (2013) | 1.86 in (2004) |
| August 16 | 91.0°F (2018) | 51.1°F (2013) | 0.20 in (2004) |
| August 17 | 93.9°F (2002) | 52.0°F (2000) | 1.37 in (1998) |
| August 18 | 91.0°F (2009) | 46.0°F (2025) | 2.19 in (2017) |
| August 19 | 90.0°F (2002) | 43.0°F (2007) | 0.41 in (2024) |
| August 20 | 89.1°F (2022) | 46.9°F (2008) | 1.19 in (2001) |
| August 21 | 88.0°F (2003) | 46.9°F (2008) | 0.62 in (2004) |
| August 22 | 89.1°F (2005) | 48.9°F (2007) | 1.12 in (2015) |
| August 23 | 89.1°F (2020) | 48.0°F (2004) | 2.45 in (2009) |
| August 24 | 89.1°F (2020) | 48.0°F (2004) | 0.38 in (2010) |
| August 25 | 93.0°F (2020) | 45.0°F (2004) | 1.05 in (2023) |
| August 26 | 91.0°F (2021) | 43.0°F (2004) | 0.64 in (1998) |
| August 27 | 91.0°F (2021) | 45.0°F (2019) | 1.89 in (2013) |
| August 28 | 93.0°F (2018) | 46.0°F (2025) | 1.27 in (2006) |
| August 29 | 93.9°F (2018) | 48.0°F (2017) | 3.72 in (2009) |
| August 30 | 91.9°F (2010) | 46.0°F (2014) | 5.62 in (2005) |
| August 31 | 95.0°F (2010) | 46.0°F (2020) | 0.72 in (2004) |