Month guide · Pittsburgh · United States
Pittsburgh in August
What August is really like in Pittsburgh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Alekjds, Public domain
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 13.8 hours of daylight. Warm and slightly drier, with neighbourhood festivals and the end of the summer concert season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Pittsburgh: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with July (29°C (84°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:31
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:18
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm to hot and humid, with thunderstorms, free festivals downtown and the busiest time on the rivers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Little Italy Days in Bloomfield (usually August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Central Northside
Randyland
Artist Randy Gilson turned a derelict corner building and its courtyard into a riot of bright paint, mismatched chairs, flamingos and found objects.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Photo spot
- Kids
Museum · North Shore
Andy Warhol Museum
Start at the top floor and work down chronologically, and check when the basement printing studio is running.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Iconic
- Rainy day
Museum · Oakland
Carnegie Museums of Natural History and Art
Andrew Carnegie's twin museums share a building and a ticket.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Architecture · Oakland
Cathedral of Learning
Check the Nationality Rooms tour schedule; some rooms can only be seen with a guide, and December brings holiday decorations.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 17°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Pittsburgh in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warm and slightly drier, with neighbourhood festivals and the end of the summer concert season.
+How warm is Pittsburgh in August?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pittsburgh in August?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.