New Braunfels, TX weather in August
August in New Braunfels: very hot, oppressively humid and mostly dry. Highs 98°F, lows 73°F, about 5 days with rain. This is the peak of the warm season in New Braunfels. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 98°F
- Normal low
- 73°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 2.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 28
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 98°F | 95°F |
| Normal low | 73°F | 71°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 14% | 19% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:52 am / 8:25 pm | 7:09 am / 7:56 pm |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | 12.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am76°Fdew point 72°F
- 9 am83°Fdew point 71°F
- Noon90°Fdew point 68°F
- 3 pm94°Fdew point 66°F
- 6 pm92°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 pm85°Fdew point 68°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from San Antonio Intl Airport (24 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more29 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more28 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 2.4 in; a dry August brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 3.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202011: average high 103°F
- Coolest August2004: average high 93°F
- Wettest August2001: 9.1 in
- Driest August2000: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading111°F (August 28, 2011)
- Lowest reading61°F (August 16, 2004)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 96°F | 98°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 73°F | 73°F | 68°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | 13.2 h | 12.3 h |
Highs change by +2°F from July and -6°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: League City, TX182 mi · high 92°F · 10 wet days
How New Braunfels ranks in August
- Normal high22nd warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days87th driest of 378
- Comfortable days334th most of 341
What to pack for New Braunfels in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 98°F and about 28 muggy days
- Layers – afternoons near 98°F but nights near 73°F
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 623 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is New Braunfels in August?
The normal high is 98°F and the normal low is 73°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 111°F (August 28, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in New Braunfels in August?
About 5 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.4 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (9.1 in); the driest was in 2000, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit New Braunfels?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for New Braunfels (34 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 29 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are February, March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Austin San Antonio (USW00012971), 5.8 mi E of the city center, 633 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: New Braunfels (USC00416276), 3.8 mi SW of the city center, 720 ft (90 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: San Antonio Intl Airport (USW00012921), 24 mi WSW of the city center, 789 ft (159 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: New Braunfels Municipal Airport (722416-12971), 4.7 mi E of the city center, 648 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).