August in Gainesville is the hottest month of the year. In August, the weather in Gainesville is typically hot. Average daily high temperature in August is about 34 degrees above zero. On average, Gainesville has 18 sunny, 6 rainy, 5 partly cloudy, and 2 cloudy days in August. The rains are usually moderate. August as well as January, May, June, and July is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Gainesville.