Norfolk in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate
Weather in Norfolk in August 2027
- August is usually the wettest month of the year in Norfolk;
Average weather
Average temperature in Norfolk in August
The temperature in August is +88°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +97°F during the day and a minimum of +64°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +79°F.
Is Norfolk warm or cold in August?
Norfolk is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +88°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +73°F to +72°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is one of the warmest months in Norfolk, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Norfolk in August
| July | August | September | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. temperature | +88°F | +86°F | +81°F | |||
| Min. temperature | +57°F | +54°F | +48°F | |||
| Max. temperature | +104°F | +102°F | +97°F | |||
| Rainfall | 143 mm | 144 mm | 126 mm | |||
| Wind | 3 m/s | 3 m/s | 3 m/s | |||
| Humidity | 73% | 75% | 74% | |||
| Air pressure | 1015 HPa | 1015 HPa | 1016 HPa | |||
☀️ | Sunny days | 4 | 5 | 7 | ||
☁️ | Cloudy days | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
🌧️ | Rainy days | 18 | 17 | 15 | ||
❄️ | Snowy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Our opinion | Good | OK | Good | |||
August typically has worse weather conditions compared to July. It’s getting colder in August. From +88°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +86°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 143 mm to 144 mm. Humidity rises from 73% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 4 to 5.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in September as the weather gets better.
Wind
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Norfolk is gradually increasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
How was the weather last August in Norfolk?
Climate Change Over the Years
The climate in Norfolk in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+67°F) and the highest in 1990 (+72°F). The driest year was 1980 with only 580 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2226 mm.
FAQ
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Monthly weather in Norfolk
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Norfolk, 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.
