Livingston Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Livingston

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
17.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
9.7°C
Avg Temp
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13.5°C
Avg Rain
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95 mm
Avg Humidity
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86%
Avg Wind
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3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+5.9°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Livingston August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Livingston, with average highs near 17.3°C and lows around 9.7°C (mean 13.5°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 95 mm of rainfall and 86% relative humidity across the period.

Livingston August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Livingston. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Livingston was 1995 — when the month averaged 15.9°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 11.1°C. Typical August days reach 17.3°C with nights near 9.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp13.6°C→14.4°C+0.8°C
Max Temp17.6°C→18.3°C+0.7°C
Min Temp9.5°C→10.5°C+1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

11.0°C–12.3°C5 yr (11%)
12.3°C–13.5°C15 yr (33%)
13.5°C–14.8°C19 yr (42%)
14.8°C–16.0°C6 yr (13%)

Livingston August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is a relatively wet time of year in Livingston, averaging 95 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2008 with 219 mm, while the driest was 1995 at 21 mm.

Livingston August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Livingston during August averages 86%. The most humid August was 2008 at 90%, and the least humid was 1984 at 79%.

Livingston August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 3.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Livingston. The sunniest August was 1995 at 4.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2008 at 3.

Livingston August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Livingston during August is 3 m/s. The windiest August was 2024 at 4.2 m/s, while the calmest was 2021 at 2.1 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Livingston

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How August Ranks in Livingston

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌧️2nd wettest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Livingston Weather by Month

Livingston August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp13.0°C13.6°C13.8°C13.1°C14.4°C+1.4°C
Avg High16.8°C17.5°C17.6°C16.8°C18.3°C+1.5°C
Avg Low9.2°C9.6°C10.1°C9.5°C10.5°C+1.3°C
Avg Rain88 mm70 mm117 mm108 mm85 mm-3 mm

Extreme August Records in Livingston

🔥Warmest August26.5°C2025
🧊Coldest August3.7°C1982
🌧️Wettest August219 mm2008
🏜️Driest August21 mm1995
🌬️Windiest August4.2 m/s2024

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Livingston have risen by about 0.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 3.7°C (1982) to a record high of 26.5°C (2025).

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Rainfall in August is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 95 mm, with a wettest year of 219 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Livingston?

One of the best times to visit Livingston

August is one of the best times to visit Livingston. Expect days averaging 17.3°C and nights around 9.7°C (mean 13.5°C) — warmer than Livingston's yearly average — with higher rainfall (95 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Livingston'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 →

Livingston Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Livingston, with average highs near 17.3°C and lows around 9.7°C (mean 13.5°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 95 mm of rainfall and 86% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 95 mm of rainfall in Livingston, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 219 mm (2008), and the driest just 21 mm (1995). Humidity sits around 86% and average wind speed is 3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.7 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 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.6°C to 18.3°C and overnight lows from 9.5°C to 10.5°C over the same span.
August Weather in Livingston, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202519.3°C15.2°C11.1°C26.5°C7.8°C57 mm82%3.2 m/s4.2
202417.1°C13.8°C10.4°C22.0°C7.1°C121 mm86%4.2 m/s3.6
202317.9°C14.2°C10.5°C23.9°C6.8°C61 mm85%2.9 m/s3.8
202218.9°C14.6°C10.3°C24.3°C7.3°C64 mm84%2.7 m/s4.3
202118.5°C14.4°C10.2°C22.9°C6.6°C87 mm86%2.1 m/s3.7
202017.9°C14.0°C10.2°C24.0°C5.3°C120 mm86%2.9 m/s3.5
201918.0°C14.5°C11.0°C24.8°C7.0°C138 mm87%3.3 m/s3.8
201816.6°C13.0°C9.5°C21.9°C4.9°C98 mm86%3.2 m/s3.6
201716.4°C12.6°C8.9°C18.8°C5.5°C117 mm88%3.1 m/s3.7
201617.2°C13.6°C9.9°C21.9°C5.7°C87 mm87%3.3 m/s3.8
201516.6°C13.0°C9.3°C20.5°C6.3°C82 mm86%3.2 m/s3.9
201415.7°C12.0°C8.3°C18.6°C4.2°C126 mm86%3.4 m/s3.8
201317.4°C13.7°C10.1°C20.4°C6.5°C69 mm86%3.1 m/s3.7
201217.2°C13.6°C10.1°C20.5°C5.3°C124 mm88%2.7 m/s3.8
201115.9°C12.5°C9.0°C20.1°C6.1°C158 mm87%2.6 m/s3.1
201016.7°C12.7°C8.7°C20.7°C3.7°C86 mm86%2.6 m/s3.9
200917.1°C13.8°C10.6°C19.9°C8.1°C154 mm88%3.8 m/s3.5
2008 🌧️16.8°C13.6°C10.4°C20.9°C6.0°C219 mm90%3 m/s3
200716.5°C12.8°C9.1°C21.2°C6.2°C117 mm87%3.2 m/s3.7
200617.5°C13.6°C9.7°C22.1°C7.6°C77 mm86%2.7 m/s3.8
200517.6°C13.4°C9.3°C21.3°C5.8°C72 mm85%3.1 m/s4
200418.5°C14.8°C11.1°C22.9°C5.2°C217 mm88%2.9 m/s3.5
200318.8°C14.6°C10.4°C25.7°C4.6°C42 mm84%2.5 m/s4.1
200218.1°C14.2°C10.4°C21.9°C6.9°C96 mm88%2.4 m/s3.5
200117.1°C13.5°C9.8°C20.8°C5.9°C86 mm87%2.8 m/s3.3
200017.6°C13.7°C9.8°C21.5°C6.2°C93 mm87%2.4 m/s3.6
199917.0°C13.1°C9.2°C23.6°C4.5°C60 mm85%3.1 m/s3.8
199816.6°C13.0°C9.4°C21.2°C4.4°C78 mm88%3.5 m/s3.8
199719.5°C15.3°C11.0°C24.3°C7.4°C52 mm87%2.6 m/s4
199617.8°C13.9°C10.0°C21.5°C7.4°C74 mm85%2.4 m/s3.9
1995 🔥20.7°C15.9°C11.0°C25.3°C6.1°C21 mm80%2.3 m/s4.6
199416.5°C12.6°C8.6°C21.5°C4.8°C80 mm84%2.7 m/s3.8
199315.7°C11.7°C7.7°C21.8°C3.9°C61 mm86%2.7 m/s3.8
199215.6°C12.1°C8.6°C18.6°C4.4°C148 mm85%3.9 m/s3.8
199118.0°C14.2°C10.4°C23.0°C7.1°C48 mm85%3.2 m/s3.8
199017.7°C13.9°C10.1°C24.3°C6.2°C81 mm86%3.5 m/s3.6
198916.3°C12.8°C9.2°C20.3°C5.2°C108 mm85%4 m/s3.6
198815.9°C12.6°C9.3°C22.3°C5.5°C138 mm86%3.6 m/s3.8
198716.2°C12.6°C9.0°C20.6°C3.8°C99 mm86%2.8 m/s3.7
1986 ❄️15.0°C11.1°C7.3°C18.5°C3.8°C95 mm82%2.8 m/s3.3
198514.8°C11.6°C8.3°C17.6°C5.8°C174 mm88%4 m/s3.3
198419.8°C15.1°C10.3°C25.3°C7.0°C30 mm79%2.6 m/s3.9
198319.2°C14.8°C10.4°C22.9°C7.1°C22 mm82%2.4 m/s—
198216.7°C13.1°C9.5°C23.7°C3.7°C97 mm85%3.9 m/s—
198117.6°C13.3°C9.1°C21.1°C5.5°C30 mm86%2.7 m/s—

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

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Livingston August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Livingston in August?▼

The average high in August is around 17.3°C with lows near 9.7°C (mean 13.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Livingston in August?▼

August averages 95 mm of rainfall in Livingston, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 219 mm in 2008.

What was the hottest August on record in Livingston?▼

The hottest August reached 26.5°C in 2025. The coldest dipped to 3.7°C in 1982.

Has August in Livingston 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 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.6°C to 18.3°C and overnight lows from 9.5°C to 10.5°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Livingston?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Livingston and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 17.3°C daytime highs and 9.7°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Livingston?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Livingston, averaging 13.5°C.

What should I pack for Livingston in August?▼

For August in Livingston, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 17.3°C and lows of 9.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Livingston humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 86% — quite humid.

How windy is Livingston in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 3 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 4.2 m/s (2024).

Which August had the most rainfall in Livingston?▼

The wettest August on record was 2008 with 219 mm. On average, August sees 95 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 Livingston 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.