Leeds weather in August (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Leeds in August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Leeds is usually perfect in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 21°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 12°C.

Precipitation

Leeds in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 14 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 151 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Leeds climate page with graphs.

 

Leeds, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 151 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 33%  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Leeds, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Leeds.

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