August in Pittsburgh, PA: variable for golf — mixed conditions — check the live score. Best tee times: morning before noon for the most comfortable round.
| Average August Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 82°F |
| Avg daily low | 64°F |
| Rainy days | 18 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 8.2 mph |
August sits in an interesting spot on Pittsburgh's tee sheet. Temperatures peak near 82°F with overnight lows around 64°F, so the 18-degree daily swing means a 7 AM tee time feels meaningfully different from a midday round — light layers for the first few holes are worth the extra minute of packing. Wind stays at its calmest all year, averaging just 8.2 mph, which keeps approach shots predictable and makes the city's hillier layouts more manageable than usual.
The catch is precipitation. August ties for the second-wettest month of the year at 18 rain days, so the calendar fills and drains unpredictably. That rain-day count shapes how locals book — and it should shape how you book too. Morning slots tend to offer a cleaner window before afternoon convective storms build, and weekend afternoon tee times at busy public courses can fill quickly once a favorable forecast circulates.
With 18 rain days spread across the month and weekend demand high during summer, book morning tee times at least five to seven days out — last-minute afternoon slots open up after forecast updates but carry real risk of a midday cell rolling through. If your schedule allows flexibility, mid-week mornings consistently offer both availability and the best chance of catching a dry window. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
July is only marginally hotter (84°F high vs. 82°F) and slightly windier (8.5 mph vs. 8.2 mph), so August actually plays a touch better in those respects — and it sheds one rain day compared to July's 19. September is where conditions shift more noticeably: the high drops 5°F to 77°F, rain days fall to 14, and wind edges up slightly to 8.6 mph, making September the cleaner scoring month even if August's warmth is comfortable.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Pittsburgh, PA for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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August averages 18 precipitation days, meaning rain occurs on roughly 58% of days — tied for second-most precipitation days of any month. That said, many events are short-duration showers rather than all-day washouts, so courses rarely close entirely; expect delays rather than cancellations, and check hourly forecasts rather than daily ones.
At an average high of 82°F it's warm but walkable, especially if you tee off early when overnight lows around 64°F still linger. The real concern is humidity combined with afternoon heat, so carrying extra water and planning a morning finish makes a walking round in August manageable for most golfers.