Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
August verdict
Columbia, South Carolina, United States in August
Weather score69Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 131mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
131mm
Sun
8.4h
Weather score
69
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 131mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
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Weather map
Compare Columbia, South Carolina, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August32°C average high
August is one of Columbia's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August131mm average rain
August is one of Columbia's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary, April to May, and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August8.4 hours average sun
August is brighter than Columbia's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
August69 weather score
August scores above Columbia's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMay to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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