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Water temperature in New Bedford (MA) in August

Is it warm enough to swim in New Bedford in August? Average water temperature in New Bedford in August is 72°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in New Bedford in August is 78.8°F, and the coldest is 65.7°F. Average high air temperature in New Bedford in August is 79°F, and average low temperature is 64°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in New Bedford

Changes water temperature in New Bedford in August 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in New Bedford for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in New Bedford, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of August.

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Day 2025 2024 Min Max
August 174.3°F74.7°F68.7°F77°F
August 271.6°F75.4°F68.7°F77.4°F
August 372.5°F77.2°F69.3°F77.9°F
August 472.3°F76.5°F69.8°F77.7°F
August 573.2°F75.6°F70.2°F77.5°F
August 672.7°F75.7°F70°F78.1°F
August 773.8°F74.8°F69.6°F78.8°F
August 872.9°F73.8°F69.4°F77.9°F
August 973°F73.4°F69.3°F77.9°F
August 1072.7°F75.4°F69.1°F77.7°F
August 1173.6°F74.1°F68.9°F76.5°F
August 1274.8°F74.1°F69.4°F75.7°F
August 1375°F73°F69.1°F76.3°F
August 1474.1°F73°F68.9°F76.5°F
August 1574.3°F73.8°F68.7°F76.8°F
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
August 1673.2°F73.2°F68.5°F77°F
August 1773.6°F72.5°F67.8°F76.3°F
August 1873.6°F73.4°F66.4°F77°F
August 1972.7°F73°F66°F76.5°F
August 2071.8°F73.2°F66.2°F75.6°F
August 2170.9°F72.7°F66.4°F75.9°F
August 2270.5°F72.1°F66°F75°F
August 2370°F71.2°F66°F76.3°F
August 2470.9°F71.8°F66.2°F77.2°F
August 2572°F71.8°F67.3°F77.2°F
August 2671.6°F71.4°F65.7°F77.4°F
August 2770.5°F72°F66.9°F78.3°F
August 2871.1°F72.7°F67.1°F76.5°F
August 2970.7°F72.3°F65.7°F77.2°F
August 3070.7°F72°F66.6°F76.6°F
August 3169.8°F72.1°F66.6°F75.6°F
New Bedford water temp chart in August

Average water temperature in New Bedford in August over a decade

20162017201820192020
72.7°F69.8°F75.4°F73.9°F75.2°F
20212022202320242025
74.8°F75.4°F72.7°F73.4°F72.9°F

New Bedford sea state in August

Chart comparing the height of waves in New Bedford in August over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in New Bedford in August

Weather and climate in New Bedford in August

This data display average monthly climate indicators in New Bedford in August based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature79°F
  • Average LOW temperature64°F
  • Average rainfall days9 days
  • Average rainfall107mm/4.2''
  • Average daylight14h
  • Average sunshine8h
  • Average UV index8

New Bedford water temperature during other months:

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Where is the warm sea water in August?

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Temperature in neighboring cities

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in August. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
Dartmouth71.6°F65.8°F77.2°F
Westport70.3°F65.7°F75°F
Horseneck Beach70.3°F65.7°F75°F
Marion72.3°F65.5°F79.7°F
Weweantic72.3°F65.5°F79.7°F
Monument Beach72.3°F65.5°F78.8°F
Pocasset72.3°F65.5°F78.8°F
Old Silver Beach72.3°F65.5°F78.8°F
Wareham72.3°F65.5°F78.8°F
Bourne72.3°F65.5°F78.8°F

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