Scarborough weather in August (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Scarborough during August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Scarborough generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 19°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Scarborough in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With about 186 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Scarborough. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Scarborough, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 186 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 34%  

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.

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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 Scarborough, 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. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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?

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