August · Alaska
Best time to visit Homer in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Homer in August
Average temperature 11°C, 240 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
5.5/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 240 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Homer scores 5.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 11°C, 240 mm of rain, and roughly 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Homer's spit stretches into Kachemak Bay with halibut charters, volcano views, and across-water wilderness access.
August in Homer — workable with trade-offs
Expect 11°C (52°F) in August. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 240 mm: only about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 5.5/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 8.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Homer — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Homer in August?
- In August, Homer averages 11°C, 240 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Homer?
- August earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Homer in August?
- Expect about 240 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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