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Lake Placid in August

One of the best months — score 87 of 100

Typical August days in Lake Placid reach about 72°F with nights near 52°F; rain is frequent — about 13 days see some rain, usually in showers.

What to pack for Lake Placid in August

• A light jacket or fleece for evenings.
• Layers — afternoons run about 20° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 13 days in a typical August.

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August vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Lake Placid

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.