Bridgewater Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Bridgewater

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
22.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
14.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
18.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
85 mm
Avg Humidity
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85%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.9 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+11.2°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Bridgewater August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Bridgewater, with average highs near 22.3°C and lows around 14.3°C (mean 18.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 85 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

Bridgewater August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Bridgewater. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Bridgewater was 2018 — when the month averaged 20.3°C — while the coldest was 1982 at 16°C. Typical August days reach 22.3°C with nights near 14.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp17.6°C→19.0°C+1.4°C
Max Temp21.7°C→22.8°C+1.1°C
Min Temp13.6°C→15.1°C+1.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

16.0°C–17.3°C4 yr (9%)
17.3°C–18.5°C23 yr (51%)
18.5°C–19.8°C13 yr (29%)
19.8°C–21.0°C5 yr (11%)

Bridgewater August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the drier months in Bridgewater, averaging 85 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2003 with 205 mm, while the driest was 1987 at 34 mm.

Bridgewater August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Bridgewater during August averages 85%. The most humid August was 2008 at 88%, and the least humid was 1987 at 78%.

Bridgewater August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 5.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Bridgewater. The sunniest August was 2025 at 5.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2008 at 4.2.

Bridgewater August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Bridgewater during August is 0.9 m/s. The windiest Augusts were 1983 and 2008 at 1.1 m/s, while the calmest were 2018, 2022 and 2024, among others at 0.8 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Bridgewater

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How August Ranks in Bridgewater

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Bridgewater Weather by Month

Bridgewater August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp17.7°C18.3°C18.2°C18.8°C18.9°C+1.2°C
Avg High21.8°C22.4°C22.2°C22.6°C22.8°C+1°C
Avg Low13.7°C14.2°C14.2°C14.9°C15.0°C+1.3°C
Avg Rain75 mm68 mm112 mm74 mm100 mm+25 mm

Extreme August Records in Bridgewater

🔥Warmest August30.5°C2002
🧊Coldest August7.2°C1982
🌧️Wettest August205 mm2003
🏜️Driest August34 mm1987
🌬️Windiest August1.1 m/s1983

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Bridgewater have risen by about 1.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 7.2°C (1982) to a record high of 30.5°C (2002).

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Rainfall in August is one of the drier months, averaging 85 mm, with a wettest year of 205 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Bridgewater?

One of the best times to visit Bridgewater

August is one of the best times to visit Bridgewater. Expect days averaging 22.3°C and nights around 14.3°C (mean 18.3°C) — warmer than Bridgewater's yearly average — with higher rainfall (85 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Bridgewater's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Bridgewater Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Bridgewater, with average highs near 22.3°C and lows around 14.3°C (mean 18.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 85 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 85 mm of rainfall in Bridgewater, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 205 mm (2003), and the driest just 34 mm (1987). Humidity sits around 85% and average wind speed is 0.9 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.1 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How August has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 1.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.7°C to 22.8°C and overnight lows from 13.6°C to 15.1°C over the same span.
August Weather in Bridgewater, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202522.1°C17.8°C13.4°C27.7°C9.9°C68 mm83%1 m/s5.7
202422.6°C18.7°C14.8°C28.0°C9.5°C70 mm88%0.8 m/s5
202321.8°C18.4°C15.0°C25.0°C11.0°C193 mm87%0.9 m/s4.6
202223.9°C20.2°C16.4°C27.8°C13.3°C90 mm88%0.8 m/s4.7
202123.6°C19.7°C15.8°C29.0°C12.1°C118 mm87%0.9 m/s5
202022.7°C18.6°C14.6°C27.0°C9.7°C61 mm84%1 m/s5.5
201922.6°C18.6°C14.6°C25.6°C10.4°C102 mm85%1 m/s5.4
2018 🔥24.4°C20.3°C16.1°C28.7°C13.3°C51 mm86%0.8 m/s5.1
201722.1°C18.1°C14.0°C25.3°C9.7°C100 mm86%1 m/s5.2
201622.7°C18.8°C14.9°C26.6°C12.5°C64 mm86%1 m/s5.3
201523.2°C19.8°C16.3°C26.6°C12.8°C65 mm88%1 m/s5.2
201421.8°C18.0°C14.2°C27.0°C8.3°C62 mm85%1 m/s5.1
201321.6°C17.6°C13.5°C25.8°C9.2°C51 mm85%0.9 m/s5.4
201223.7°C19.9°C16.1°C27.9°C12.5°C74 mm88%0.8 m/s5.1
201121.7°C18.1°C14.5°C24.0°C11.2°C98 mm88%1 m/s4.8
201022.6°C18.5°C14.4°C27.6°C11.1°C70 mm84%1 m/s5.4
200923.0°C19.0°C15.1°C27.6°C9.2°C147 mm87%0.9 m/s5.2
200821.5°C17.9°C14.3°C28.3°C11.5°C111 mm88%1.1 m/s4.2
200722.0°C17.7°C13.4°C27.0°C8.4°C136 mm86%0.8 m/s5.3
200620.5°C16.7°C12.9°C25.7°C8.9°C75 mm85%1 m/s5.3
200522.3°C18.3°C14.2°C25.7°C10.3°C56 mm87%0.8 m/s5.1
200422.1°C18.3°C14.5°C25.1°C10.5°C119 mm88%0.8 m/s5.1
2003 🌧️22.2°C18.4°C14.6°C26.5°C8.8°C205 mm88%0.8 m/s4.3
200223.6°C19.1°C14.6°C30.5°C9.7°C48 mm82%0.8 m/s5.4
200122.9°C18.7°C14.5°C26.9°C8.7°C73 mm86%0.8 m/s5.1
200021.9°C18.0°C14.1°C25.8°C10.8°C151 mm86%0.9 m/s4.8
199922.8°C18.6°C14.4°C27.0°C10.9°C55 mm81%1 m/s4.9
199822.7°C18.4°C14.2°C26.8°C10.1°C59 mm84%0.9 m/s5.4
199721.0°C17.3°C13.5°C26.2°C9.5°C71 mm86%0.9 m/s4.5
199622.1°C18.0°C13.9°C28.2°C10.9°C64 mm86%0.8 m/s5
199521.9°C17.7°C13.5°C28.5°C10.0°C36 mm83%1 m/s5.4
199422.2°C18.2°C14.2°C25.9°C9.7°C90 mm86%0.9 m/s5
199322.1°C18.0°C13.8°C28.0°C9.6°C55 mm86%0.8 m/s5.5
199221.7°C17.6°C13.6°C26.7°C10.4°C64 mm85%0.8 m/s5.3
199123.1°C19.0°C14.9°C27.5°C8.8°C141 mm83%1 m/s5.1
199024.1°C19.8°C15.5°C27.8°C10.0°C47 mm83%0.8 m/s5.3
198921.5°C17.8°C14.0°C25.8°C8.4°C53 mm84%0.9 m/s5.1
198823.1°C18.9°C14.8°C27.4°C8.9°C43 mm86%0.9 m/s4.4
198722.1°C17.6°C13.0°C29.7°C8.0°C34 mm78%0.9 m/s5.4
198621.0°C17.2°C13.4°C24.7°C7.6°C108 mm86%1 m/s4.6
198521.2°C17.2°C13.1°C26.6°C9.0°C147 mm85%0.9 m/s4.9
198423.4°C19.3°C15.2°C27.4°C10.3°C70 mm87%0.8 m/s5.5
198321.6°C17.9°C14.3°C24.8°C11.0°C103 mm87%1.1 m/s—
1982 ❄️19.6°C16.0°C12.3°C25.2°C7.2°C72 mm86%0.9 m/s—
198122.6°C17.8°C13.0°C26.8°C8.8°C43 mm80%0.9 m/s—

Actual recorded August data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Bridgewater August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Bridgewater in August?▼

The average high in August is around 22.3°C with lows near 14.3°C (mean 18.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Bridgewater in August?▼

August averages 85 mm of rainfall in Bridgewater, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 205 mm in 2003.

What was the hottest August on record in Bridgewater?▼

The hottest August reached 30.5°C in 2002. The coldest dipped to 7.2°C in 1982.

Has August in Bridgewater gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 1.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.7°C to 22.8°C and overnight lows from 13.6°C to 15.1°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Bridgewater?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Bridgewater and one of the drier months, so plan for around 22.3°C daytime highs and 14.3°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Bridgewater?▼

Not quite — August is the 12th coolest month in Bridgewater, averaging 18.3°C.

What should I pack for Bridgewater in August?▼

For August in Bridgewater, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 22.3°C and lows of 14.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Bridgewater humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 85% — quite humid.

How windy is Bridgewater in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 0.9 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 1.1 m/s (1983).

Which August had the most rainfall in Bridgewater?▼

The wettest August on record was 2003 with 205 mm. On average, August sees 85 mm.

Where does this August weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Bridgewater behaves each August, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for August specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.