Weather in August
August in
Old Saybrook Center marks the transition from the highest summer temperatures in
July to the milder
September conditions. The sea temperature drops slightly to 68.2°F (20.1°C), signalling the onset of the transition to fall. Despite this, the town continues to enjoy the essence of summer with extended daylight hours. August's weather, while still hot, brings a hint of change that subtly waves goodbye to the summer season.
Ocean temperature
The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average ocean temperature of 72.1°F (22.3°C).
Note: For someone not comfortable with cold, swimming in 72.1°F (22.3°C) waters might be a stretch. However, with favorable conditions like abundant sunshine, mild wind, and warm air temperatures, the experience can be improved. And while wetsuits are not a must, they can be considered.
Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:23 pm EDT.