August weather in the Southeast, similar to July weather, continues to be hot and humid in most places on most days, High average temperatures tend to range in the upper 80s and low 90s with low average temperatures in the 60s and 70s in most areas. Temperatures in the mountains are often 5 to 10 degrees cooler than other areas and sea breezes keep the coastal areas slightly more comfortable than interior areas. Thunderstorms, sometimes severe, are not unusual.
State-by-State Average August Weather Tables
The following pages contain average August temperatures and rainfall for several popular tourist destinations in different areas of:
Hurricane season, June 1 - November 30, starts to peak in August. As tropical activity increases, so does the risk of tropical storms and hurricanes, especially toward the end of August and into early September.
August Atlantic Ocean Water Temperatures
Average August Atlantic Ocean water temperatures tend to range from about 78 to 82 degrees in Virginia and North Carolina, around 83 degrees in South Carolina, and in the mid 80 degree marks in Georgia and Florida, remaining fairly constant throughout the month.
