When the dew is heavy in August the weather generally remains fair. When in beginning of August thunder-storms are passing, they will generally last to end of month.
As August, so the next February.
As Bartholomew day, so the whole autumn.
If the first week in August is unusually warm,
The winter will be white and long.
When the months of July, August, and September are unusually hot, January will be the coldest month.
On St. Mary’s day (15th) sunshine
Brings much and good wine.
When in August the sun shines warm, moon and stars are bright; it is good for grapes, because they then ripen well.
Matthew’s day (24th) bright and clear,