Planning a trip to St Louis in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +88°F and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 14 rainy days and 88 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
August is usually the hottest month of the year in St Louis;
Average weather
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+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+48°F
Min.
+104°F
Max.
88 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: St Louis has good weather in August.
Average temperature in St Louis in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in St Louis for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +104°F during the day to a minimum of +57°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +88°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +81°F.
Is St Louis warm or cold in August?
St Louis is typically hot in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +88°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +72°F to +68°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
August is the hottest month in St Louis, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in St Louis in August
St Louis weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+88°F
+88°F
+81°F
Min. temperature
+52°F
+48°F
+36°F
Max. temperature
+106°F
+104°F
+100°F
Rainfall
101 mm
88 mm
81 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
70%
71%
70%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
10
10
12
Cloudy days
5
6
6
Rainy days
15
14
12
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as good as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +88°F for average maximum temperature during the day.As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 101 mm to 88 mm.Humidity rises from 70% to 71%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 10 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in St Louis in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in St Louis is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in St Louis based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 173 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 43 mm, which is moderate rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
St Louis wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 130 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in St Louis?
This is the weather in St Louis in August 2023:
1 August
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+86°F
2 August
🌧️
+82°F
3 August
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+85°F
4 August
🌫️
+88°F
5 August
☀️
+87°F
6 August
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+90°F
7 August
🌧️
+86°F
8 August
☀️
+86°F
9 August
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+84°F
10 August
☁️
+88°F
11 August
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+93°F
12 August
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+90°F
13 August
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+87°F
14 August
🌧️
+82°F
15 August
☁️
+78°F
16 August
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+83°F
17 August
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+86°F
18 August
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+84°F
19 August
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+90°F
20 August
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+104°F
21 August
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+95°F
22 August
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+99°F
23 August
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+98°F
24 August
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+101°F
25 August
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+105°F
26 August
🌧️
+97°F
27 August
☁️
+78°F
28 August
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+84°F
29 August
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+87°F
30 August
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+82°F
31 August
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+81°F
In August 2023 St Louis had 21 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +104°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how St Louis climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in St Louis in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+64°F) and the highest in 2012 (+71°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 666 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1575 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in St Louis in August:
Is August a good time to visit St Louis?
August is a really good time to go to St Louis. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit St Louis.
Can you sunbathe in St Louis in August?
Absolutely, August is hot in St Louis. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is St Louis rainy in August?
St Louis is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in St Louis in August?
The amount of sunny days in St Louis during August varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in St Louis, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.