Swimming in Boston in august 2025: Average sea temperature in august and tide times in august 2025

Average sea temperature in Boston in august 2025.

In august, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Boston is:

Minimum: 66°F

Average: 68°F

Maximum: 71°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in august:

  • Outside temperature: 70°F to 83°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 13.1mph
  • It rains a total of 3.9in, over 5 day(s).

Should we swim in Boston in august?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in Boston in august is cool

Swimming in august on the beaches of Boston is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 71°F, it can also be as low as 66°F! Note that the average is 68°F.

Note also that in august, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 77°F, 3.9in of precipitation (over 5 days) and 79.07 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Boston in august

August
Average sea temperature 68°F
Minimum sea temperature 66°F
Maximum sea temperature 71°F
Average outside temperature 77°F
Maximum outside temperature 85°F
Minimum outside temperature 70°F
Wind speed 8.7mph
Wind temperature 70°F
Precipitation 3.9in
Number of days of rain 5 jour(s)
(17%)
Humidity 80%
Visibility in kilometers 9.04km
Cloud cover 32%
Our opinion cool swimming

Chart of the tides in august 2025

Tide times in august 2025 in Boston

Swim elsewhere in the United States (USA) in august

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
California in august68°F71°Fcool swimming
Washington D. C. in august79°F81°Fpleasant swimming
Miami (Florida) in august87°F88°Fideal swimming
New York City in august74°F78°Fpleasant swimming
Seattle in august54°F56°Ffreezing swimming
Houston in august87°F90°Fideal swimming
Long Beach (Washington) in august58°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Myrtle Beach in august83°F85°Fideal swimming
Philadelphia in august77°F81°Fpleasant swimming
Portland in august57°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Atlantic City in august77°F82°Fpleasant swimming
Baltimore in august78°F81°Fpleasant swimming
Bar Harbor (Maine) in august57°F62°Ffreezing swimming
Brooklyn in august74°F78°Fpleasant swimming
Cape Cod National Seashore in august68°F71°Fcool swimming
Carolina Beach in august83°F85°Fideal swimming
Gulf Shores (Alabama) in august87°F90°Fideal swimming
Hampton Beach in august67°F70°Fcool swimming
Maryland in august78°F80°Fpleasant swimming
Mobile (Alabama) in august87°F89°Fideal swimming

Swim in the United States (USA) in august: sea temperature by city

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