When to go · Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, Massachusetts in August
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- Lowell, MassachusettsHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lowell, Massachusetts, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
May: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Aug: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 4
May: 4
Crowds
Aug: High
May: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
May: 1
August: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
May: Inside Lowell, Massachusetts's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Lowell, Massachusetts: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.