Belleville Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Belleville

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
31.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
19.2°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
25.2°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
85 mm
Avg Humidity
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70%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+12.2°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Belleville August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Belleville, with average highs near 31.1°C and lows around 19.2°C (mean 25.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 85 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

Belleville August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Belleville. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Belleville was 2007 — when the month averaged 29.1°C — while the coldest was 2004 at 22.3°C. Typical August days reach 31.1°C with nights near 19.2°C. The long-term August temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp24.8°C→25.3°C+0.5°C
Max Temp30.9°C→31.3°C+0.4°C
Min Temp18.7°C→19.4°C+0.7°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

22.0°C–24.0°C12 yr (27%)
24.0°C–26.0°C19 yr (42%)
26.0°C–28.0°C11 yr (24%)
28.0°C–30.0°C3 yr (7%)

Belleville August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is about average for rainfall in Belleville, averaging 85 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2016 with 180 mm, while the driest was 2025 at 17 mm.

Belleville August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Belleville during August averages 70%. The most humid August was 2016 at 83%, and the least humid was 2012 at 55%.

Belleville August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 5.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Belleville. The sunniest August was 2010 at 6.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1985 at 4.8.

Belleville August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Belleville during August is 1.6 m/s. The windiest Augusts were 1987 and 2002 at 1.8 m/s, while the calmest were 1995, 2013 and 2016 at 1.3 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Belleville

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

How August Ranks in Belleville

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

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

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Belleville August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp25.3°C24.9°C25.7°C24.9°C25.0°C-0.3°C
Avg High31.6°C31.0°C31.8°C30.4°C30.8°C-0.8°C
Avg Low18.9°C18.8°C19.6°C19.4°C19.2°C+0.3°C
Avg Rain87 mm74 mm82 mm104 mm74 mm-12 mm

Extreme August Records in Belleville

🔥Warmest August41.2°C1984
🧊Coldest August8.1°C1986
🌧️Wettest August180 mm2016
🏜️Driest August17 mm2025
🌬️Windiest August1.8 m/s1987

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Belleville have risen by about 0.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 8.1°C (1986) to a record high of 41.2°C (1984).

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Rainfall in August is about average for rainfall, averaging 85 mm, with a wettest year of 180 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.2°C per decade while lows rose 0.1°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Belleville?

One of the best times to visit Belleville

August is one of the best times to visit Belleville. Expect days averaging 31.1°C and nights around 19.2°C (mean 25.2°C) — warmer than Belleville's yearly average — with higher rainfall (85 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Belleville'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 →

Belleville Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Belleville, with average highs near 31.1°C and lows around 19.2°C (mean 25.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 85 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 85 mm of rainfall in Belleville, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 180 mm (2016), and the driest just 17 mm (2025). Humidity sits around 70% and average wind speed is 1.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.7 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 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 30.9°C to 31.3°C and overnight lows from 18.7°C to 19.4°C over the same span.
August Weather in Belleville, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202531.6°C25.1°C18.6°C37.2°C11.7°C17 mm64%1.5 m/s6.1
202431.3°C25.0°C18.8°C38.6°C10.8°C36 mm66%1.6 m/s5.7
202331.7°C25.6°C19.5°C39.7°C11.5°C123 mm72%1.7 m/s5.4
202231.0°C25.2°C19.5°C35.3°C15.4°C89 mm72%1.6 m/s6.1
202130.8°C25.7°C20.5°C35.1°C14.8°C92 mm76%1.5 m/s5.9
202028.5°C23.3°C18.2°C33.6°C13.7°C89 mm79%1.4 m/s5.8
201929.1°C24.2°C19.4°C32.8°C15.5°C136 mm81%1.5 m/s5.5
201830.0°C25.0°C19.9°C35.5°C14.5°C134 mm76%1.7 m/s5.4
201730.6°C24.0°C17.4°C34.4°C13.2°C61 mm64%1.5 m/s5.7
2016 🌧️29.3°C25.2°C21.1°C33.7°C15.8°C180 mm83%1.3 m/s5.2
201528.0°C22.8°C17.7°C31.5°C11.1°C103 mm80%1.5 m/s5.8
201431.2°C25.8°C20.3°C36.6°C13.8°C145 mm73%1.5 m/s5.3
201329.0°C23.8°C18.6°C36.9°C11.5°C35 mm77%1.3 m/s5.6
201233.4°C26.0°C18.6°C39.6°C13.6°C122 mm55%1.7 m/s6
201131.4°C25.7°C20.0°C38.0°C15.2°C37 mm71%1.5 m/s6
201032.1°C26.3°C20.5°C37.3°C13.3°C89 mm73%1.6 m/s6.4
200928.6°C23.2°C17.8°C33.5°C10.5°C83 mm78%1.7 m/s5.8
200828.3°C23.1°C17.9°C34.5°C13.0°C57 mm78%1.4 m/s6
2007 🔥35.8°C29.1°C22.3°C40.6°C15.0°C38 mm59%1.7 m/s6.1
200632.8°C26.6°C20.4°C38.9°C15.4°C78 mm65%1.7 m/s5.4
200532.9°C27.1°C21.2°C38.1°C15.9°C104 mm66%1.5 m/s5.5
2004 ❄️28.1°C22.3°C16.5°C34.6°C9.6°C110 mm73%1.7 m/s5.6
200333.1°C26.6°C20.1°C39.1°C16.5°C83 mm65%1.7 m/s5.7
200232.3°C26.2°C20.1°C37.8°C13.8°C89 mm69%1.8 m/s5.4
200133.6°C26.7°C19.7°C38.4°C15.5°C82 mm61%1.6 m/s5.9
200032.4°C26.2°C19.9°C38.8°C15.4°C98 mm69%1.6 m/s5.7
199932.6°C25.3°C18.0°C38.6°C13.7°C57 mm57%1.7 m/s5.9
199830.0°C24.5°C19.0°C35.6°C14.8°C86 mm76%1.4 m/s5.6
199730.8°C24.7°C18.5°C35.7°C12.6°C107 mm69%1.7 m/s5.2
199632.1°C25.6°C19.1°C35.6°C15.5°C49 mm64%1.4 m/s5.8
199531.5°C26.4°C21.3°C34.5°C15.9°C87 mm77%1.3 m/s6
199429.8°C23.4°C17.0°C35.2°C10.3°C71 mm71%1.6 m/s5.8
199329.5°C24.8°C20.2°C33.0°C13.1°C102 mm82%1.4 m/s5.5
199229.8°C23.2°C16.6°C36.2°C11.3°C48 mm64%1.7 m/s5.5
199132.4°C26.0°C19.7°C38.9°C14.1°C70 mm64%1.6 m/s5.8
199031.1°C24.7°C18.3°C38.5°C11.1°C67 mm69%1.5 m/s5.5
198931.9°C25.8°C19.7°C38.3°C12.9°C81 mm66%1.6 m/s5.5
198835.0°C28.1°C21.1°C40.9°C11.4°C47 mm57%1.6 m/s5.7
198732.7°C26.1°C19.4°C40.0°C13.2°C107 mm62%1.8 m/s5.6
198630.1°C23.2°C16.3°C35.8°C8.1°C74 mm62%1.7 m/s5.8
198527.7°C22.6°C17.6°C31.8°C12.7°C132 mm81%1.6 m/s4.8
198432.4°C25.6°C18.7°C41.2°C12.9°C63 mm63%1.6 m/s5.5
198335.1°C28.3°C21.5°C39.5°C15.5°C43 mm61%1.4 m/s—
198229.7°C23.9°C18.0°C36.9°C12.1°C119 mm73%1.6 m/s—
198129.6°C23.7°C17.9°C33.5°C12.5°C115 mm74%1.7 m/s—

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

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Belleville August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Belleville in August?▼

The average high in August is around 31.1°C with lows near 19.2°C (mean 25.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Belleville in August?▼

August averages 85 mm of rainfall in Belleville, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 180 mm in 2016.

What was the hottest August on record in Belleville?▼

The hottest August reached 41.2°C in 1984. The coldest dipped to 8.1°C in 1986.

Has August in Belleville 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 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 30.9°C to 31.3°C and overnight lows from 18.7°C to 19.4°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Belleville?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Belleville and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 31.1°C daytime highs and 19.2°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Belleville?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Belleville, averaging 25.2°C.

What should I pack for Belleville in August?▼

For August in Belleville, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 31.1°C and lows of 19.2°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Belleville humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 70% — moderately humid.

How windy is Belleville in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 1.6 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 1.8 m/s (1987).

Which August had the most rainfall in Belleville?▼

The wettest August on record was 2016 with 180 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 Belleville 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.