London weather in August (Greater London, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to London in August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In London, August is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

London in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 204 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit London. June, July, August and September typically offer 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 London climate page with graphs.

 

London, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 66 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 68%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 204 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45%  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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

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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 London in August?

For visitors traveling to London, 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 in August.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in London.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.