Bellevue Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Bellevue

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
22.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
17.2°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
40 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
76%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+8.6°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Bellevue August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Bellevue, with average highs near 22.5°C and lows around 11.9°C (mean 17.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 40 mm of rainfall and 76% relative humidity across the period.

Bellevue August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Bellevue. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Bellevue was 1986 — when the month averaged 19.6°C — while the coldest was 1995 at 14.4°C. Typical August days reach 22.5°C with nights near 11.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp16.7°C→18.0°C+1.3°C
Max Temp22.2°C→23.5°C+1.3°C
Min Temp11.3°C→12.5°C+1.2°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

14.0°C–15.5°C2 yr (4%)
15.5°C–17.0°C18 yr (40%)
17.0°C–18.5°C19 yr (42%)
18.5°C–20.0°C6 yr (13%)

Bellevue August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the drier months in Bellevue, averaging 40 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2004 with 164 mm, while the driest was 2012 at 4 mm.

Bellevue August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Bellevue during August averages 76%. The most humid August was 1999 at 84%, and the least humid was 2015 at 69%.

Bellevue August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 5.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Bellevue. The sunniest August was 1998 at 6.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1995 at 4.6.

Bellevue August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Bellevue during August is 0.3 m/s. The windiest Augusts were 2022, 2023 and 2024, among others at 0.3 m/s, while the calmest was 2025 at 0.2 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Bellevue

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

How August Ranks in Bellevue

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Bellevue Weather by Month

Bellevue August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp17.0°C16.9°C16.9°C17.7°C17.8°C+0.8°C
Avg High22.4°C22.1°C22.1°C22.9°C23.2°C+0.8°C
Avg Low11.4°C11.8°C11.7°C12.5°C12.3°C+0.9°C
Avg Rain35 mm46 mm46 mm33 mm39 mm+4 mm

Extreme August Records in Bellevue

🔥Warmest August37.5°C2020
🧊Coldest August5.3°C1995
🌧️Wettest August164 mm2004
🏜️Driest August4 mm2012
🌬️Windiest August0.3 m/s1981

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Bellevue have risen by about 1.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 5.3°C (1995) to a record high of 37.5°C (2020).

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Rainfall in August is one of the drier months, averaging 40 mm, with a wettest year of 164 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Bellevue?

One of the best times to visit Bellevue

August is one of the best times to visit Bellevue. Expect days averaging 22.5°C and nights around 11.9°C (mean 17.2°C) — warmer than Bellevue's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (40 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Bellevue'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 →

Bellevue Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Bellevue, with average highs near 22.5°C and lows around 11.9°C (mean 17.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 40 mm of rainfall and 76% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 40 mm of rainfall in Bellevue, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 164 mm (2004), and the driest just 4 mm (2012). Humidity sits around 76% and average wind speed is 0.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.4 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 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 22.2°C to 23.5°C and overnight lows from 11.3°C to 12.5°C over the same span.
August Weather in Bellevue, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202521.7°C16.3°C11.0°C36.5°C6.2°C72 mm81%0.2 m/s5.2
202422.9°C17.2°C11.6°C34.7°C8.1°C73 mm80%0.3 m/s4.8
202324.6°C19.1°C13.7°C33.7°C8.5°C33 mm72%0.3 m/s5.5
202225.4°C19.5°C13.6°C35.0°C8.7°C14 mm74%0.3 m/s5.9
202123.0°C17.7°C12.4°C35.0°C8.1°C25 mm75%0.3 m/s5.3
202021.8°C16.7°C11.5°C37.5°C7.5°C20 mm78%0.3 m/s5.9
201923.6°C18.3°C13.0°C31.0°C9.9°C27 mm75%0.3 m/s5.2
201823.5°C18.1°C12.6°C31.8°C9.5°C18 mm71%0.3 m/s5.2
201725.0°C19.5°C14.0°C33.0°C9.4°C11 mm70%0.3 m/s5.9
201622.7°C17.6°C12.4°C30.9°C8.6°C20 mm75%0.3 m/s5.7
201523.7°C18.1°C12.6°C30.6°C8.9°C56 mm69%0.3 m/s5.4
201422.9°C18.1°C13.4°C35.2°C10.2°C61 mm78%0.3 m/s5.5
201322.6°C17.7°C12.7°C29.2°C10.0°C65 mm81%0.3 m/s5
201223.0°C17.5°C12.1°C35.2°C7.9°C4 mm77%0.3 m/s5.6
201120.9°C16.2°C11.5°C33.1°C7.8°C15 mm79%0.3 m/s5.5
201021.0°C16.0°C11.0°C32.8°C5.6°C51 mm80%0.3 m/s5.3
200921.8°C16.8°C11.8°C34.2°C6.3°C36 mm77%0.3 m/s4.9
200822.0°C16.8°C11.6°C34.6°C6.5°C91 mm80%0.3 m/s4.8
200720.4°C15.7°C10.9°C29.8°C8.0°C36 mm80%0.3 m/s5
200622.1°C16.7°C11.3°C29.1°C8.4°C13 mm73%0.3 m/s5.8
200523.2°C17.7°C12.2°C30.0°C8.7°C21 mm73%0.3 m/s5.8
2004 🌧️23.7°C18.7°C13.7°C33.7°C9.9°C164 mm77%0.3 m/s5.1
200323.5°C17.8°C12.2°C30.7°C9.3°C10 mm71%0.3 m/s5.8
200221.7°C16.5°C11.3°C32.7°C7.9°C16 mm76%0.3 m/s5.8
200122.0°C17.0°C11.9°C31.6°C8.4°C52 mm79%0.3 m/s5
200020.2°C15.4°C10.5°C26.0°C6.1°C23 mm79%0.3 m/s5.5
199921.5°C16.7°C11.9°C31.0°C7.1°C50 mm84%0.3 m/s5.1
199822.8°C17.6°C12.3°C33.2°C8.4°C15 mm78%0.3 m/s6.1
199723.2°C17.9°C12.6°C28.0°C9.8°C38 mm79%0.3 m/s5.6
199622.7°C17.2°C11.8°C33.3°C7.8°C49 mm77%0.3 m/s5.3
1995 ❄️19.1°C14.4°C9.8°C24.7°C5.3°C89 mm81%0.3 m/s4.6
199421.7°C16.7°C11.7°C27.9°C9.1°C20 mm77%0.3 m/s5.1
199321.3°C16.0°C10.8°C32.0°C6.1°C31 mm80%0.3 m/s4.9
199223.4°C17.7°C12.0°C31.9°C6.6°C34 mm72%0.3 m/s5.5
199122.1°C17.3°C12.5°C28.8°C7.7°C62 mm82%0.3 m/s4.9
199022.8°C17.7°C12.5°C33.0°C8.7°C75 mm78%0.3 m/s5.1
198920.3°C15.6°C10.8°C26.6°C8.2°C50 mm81%0.3 m/s5
198822.2°C16.4°C10.6°C34.4°C6.4°C19 mm76%0.3 m/s5.2
198723.0°C17.3°C11.5°C35.2°C8.1°C19 mm71%0.3 m/s5.6
1986 🔥25.7°C19.6°C13.5°C34.9°C10.9°C12 mm70%0.3 m/s5.6
198521.9°C16.0°C10.1°C30.3°C7.2°C36 mm71%0.3 m/s5.4
198420.6°C15.6°C10.6°C28.2°C6.4°C32 mm78%0.3 m/s5.3
198321.8°C16.7°C11.7°C32.8°C8.3°C72 mm80%0.3 m/s—
198221.9°C16.7°C11.4°C32.2°C6.9°C47 mm76%0.3 m/s—
198124.6°C18.7°C12.7°C36.4°C7.6°C29 mm73%0.3 m/s—

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

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Bellevue August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Bellevue in August?▼

The average high in August is around 22.5°C with lows near 11.9°C (mean 17.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Bellevue in August?▼

August averages 40 mm of rainfall in Bellevue, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 164 mm in 2004.

What was the hottest August on record in Bellevue?▼

The hottest August reached 37.5°C in 2020. The coldest dipped to 5.3°C in 1995.

Has August in Bellevue 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 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 22.2°C to 23.5°C and overnight lows from 11.3°C to 12.5°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Bellevue?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Bellevue and one of the drier months, so plan for around 22.5°C daytime highs and 11.9°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Bellevue?▼

Not quite — August is the 12th coolest month in Bellevue, averaging 17.2°C.

What should I pack for Bellevue in August?▼

For August in Bellevue, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 22.5°C and lows of 11.9°C.

Is Bellevue humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 76% — quite humid.

How windy is Bellevue in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 0.3 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 0.3 m/s (1981).

Which August had the most rainfall in Bellevue?▼

The wettest August on record was 2004 with 164 mm. On average, August sees 40 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 Bellevue 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.