Late summer · Weather & things to do
Beacon in August
Little changes in Beacon from July: highs stay near 84°F (29°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), and about 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 73/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 84°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 64°F (18°C)
- Rain
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Humidity
- 73%
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 40 min
- Comfort score
- 73/100 · Good
What August feels like
Highs settle around 84°F (29°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 64°F (18°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.7 in (119 mm).
Plan around August
August is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May and September & October).
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (August – October), which brings about 13.9 in (353 mm) in total.
- Comfort improves from 70/100 in July to 73/100.
- August sits inside the Apr – Nov window our Hudson Valley by Rail route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes84°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Beacon in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Bannerman Castle
Guided tours of a ruined arsenal on Pollepel Island in the Hudson.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best May–Oct.
Mount Beacon Park
Steep climb past incline-railway ruins to a fire tower with river views.
Why now August scores 73/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Bank Square Coffeehouse
Coffeehouse on the corner of Main Street and Route 9D.
Why now Highs near 84°F and 4.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Brothers Trattoria
Long-running family Italian on Main Street, open since 1998.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Dia Beacon
Minimalist and conceptual art in a former Nabisco box factory near the station.
Nearby in August
- Manhattan in August~50 mi · highs 84°F, 4.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Hudson in August~52 mi · highs 83°F, 4.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- New York City in August~55 mi · highs 79°F, 4.5 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Philadelphia in August~124 mi · highs 85°F, 4.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Beacon in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Beacon?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 73/100 against a best of 82 in May and September & October. Expect highs of 84°F (29°C) and 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain. August is inside the Apr – Nov window our Hudson Valley by Rail route recommends.
How hot is Beacon in August?
Average highs are 84°F (29°C) and average lows 64°F (18°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Beacon in August?
Some: about 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 48.4 in (1229 mm).
What should I pack for Beacon in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (84°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in August
- Hudson Valley by Rail Apr – Nov
Planning Beacon in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.