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Weather · August

Mesa weather in August

Average highs of 105°F, lows of 75°F and 1.3 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

August is Mesa’s 2nd warmest month, with average highs of 105°F and lows of 75°F. That is 1° cooler than July, and 16° above the yearly average high.

Average high
105°F
Average low
75°F
Precipitation
1.3 in
Wet days
5
Sunrise · sunset
5:49 AM · 7:14 PM

August across the year

  1. 71°39°Jan
  2. 74°41°Feb
  3. 80°46°Mar
  4. 87°51°Apr
  5. 95°59°May
  6. 104°67°Jun
  7. 106°76°Jul
  8. 105°75°Aug
  9. 101°69°Sep
  10. 91°56°Oct
  11. 79°45°Nov
  12. 69°38°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in August

  • Hot days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and plenty of water for anything outdoors.

August is good for

Around Mesa

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August compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
July106°F76°F1.0 in
August105°F75°F1.3 in
September101°F69°F0.70 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Mesa and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Mesa in August?

Average highs are 105°F and average lows 75°F, for a daily mean of 90°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Mesa in August?

August averages 1.3 in of precipitation over about 5 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Mesa in August?

Around mid-August the sun rises about 5:49 AM and sets about 7:14 PM, for roughly 13.4 hours of daylight.

Is August a good time to visit Mesa?

The mildest months for visiting are January, November, December. August is hot.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Tempe Asu station (5.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for August 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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