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Woodstock in August
Little changes in Woodstock from July: highs stay near 77°F (25°C), lows near 58°F (15°C), and about 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 75/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 77°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (99 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 48 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 77°F (25°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Lows average 58°F (15°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.9 in (99 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around August
August is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May and September).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from July (74 → 75/100).
- Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends Dec – Mar, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 77°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.9 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Woodstock in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Middle Covered Bridge
Town-lattice covered bridge built in 1969 over the Ottauquechee River, a short walk from the green.
Why now August scores 75/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Saskadena Six
Small ski hill north of town, formerly Suicide Six, opened in 1936 near the site of America's first ski tow.
Why now Highs near 77°F and 3.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
National historical park on Mount Tom whose forest carriage roads are groomed for skiing and snowshoeing in winter.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Simon Pearce
Glassblowing workshop and restaurant in a brick mill above the Ottauquechee falls in Quechee.
F.H. Gillingham & Sons
General store on Elm Street run by the same family since 1886, selling Vermont food, hardware and gifts.
Nearby in August
- New Hampshire in August~56 mi · highs 80°F, 3.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Stowe in August~59 mi · highs 75°F, 4.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Vermont in August~65 mi · highs 75°F, 4.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in August~75 mi · highs 56°F, 4.4 in rain · 12°C (21°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~384 m to Woodstock's ~220 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Woodstock in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Woodstock?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 75/100 against a best of 86 in May and September. Expect highs of 77°F (25°C) and 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain. Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends Dec – Mar, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Woodstock in August?
Average highs are 77°F (25°C) and average lows 58°F (15°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Woodstock in August?
Some: about 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 43.3 in (1101 mm).
What should I pack for Woodstock in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 77°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.9 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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