Weather for Lexington in August is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +29°C during the day, and approximately 9 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 17 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in August around 103 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+8°C
Min.
+38°C
Max.
103 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lexington has good weather in August.
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Average temperature in Lexington in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lexington for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +29°C with a maximum of +36°C and a minimum of +12°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +25°C.
Is Lexington warm or cold in August?
Lexington is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +30°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +20°C to +19°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is one of the warmest months in Lexington, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Lexington in August
Lexington weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+30°C
+29°C
+26°C
Min. temperature
+11°C
+8°C
+3°C
Max. temperature
+40°C
+38°C
+37°C
Rainfall
141 mm
103 mm
102 mm
Wind
2 m/s
1 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
72%
72%
72%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
8
9
11
Cloudy days
4
4
5
Rainy days
18
17
13
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as good as in July.It’s getting colder in August. From +30°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +29°C.As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 141 mm to 103 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 72%.Winds are calmer in comparison to July, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 8 to 9.
September brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Lexington in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Lexington is gradually increasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Lexington based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 175 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Lexington wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 145 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Lexington?
This is the weather in Lexington in August 2024:
1 August
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+28°C
2 August
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+27°C
3 August
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+26°C
4 August
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+31°C
5 August
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+30°C
6 August
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+30°C
7 August
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+28°C
8 August
🌧️
+26°C
9 August
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+27°C
10 August
🌧️
+27°C
11 August
☀️
+30°C
12 August
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+30°C
13 August
🌧️
+31°C
14 August
🌧️
+28°C
15 August
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+26°C
16 August
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+25°C
17 August
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+27°C
18 August
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+26°C
19 August
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+27°C
20 August
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+33°C
21 August
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+33°C
22 August
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+33°C
23 August
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+34°C
24 August
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+33°C
25 August
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+36°C
26 August
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+32°C
27 August
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+27°C
28 August
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+28°C
29 August
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+28°C
30 August
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+26°C
31 August
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+25°C
In August 2024 Lexington had 19 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +36°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Lexington climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Lexington in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+17°C) and the highest in 2024 (+20°C). The driest year was 2005 with only 875 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 2365 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lexington in August:
Is August a good time to visit Lexington?
August is a really good time to go to Lexington. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Lexington.
Can you sunbathe in Lexington in August?
August is warm in Lexington. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Lexington rainy in August?
Lexington is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Lexington in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lexington in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lexington, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
