Weather in August in The United Kingdom
Planning a journey to the United Kingdom this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in the United Kingdom in August?
August in the United Kingdom generally has temperatures that range from moderate to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. August falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Lerwick at 15°C to warm in Peterborough at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Peterborough and 12°C in Lerwick.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in St Peter Port with an average of 55 mm to heavy rainfall in Arisaig with 182 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 204 hours of sunshine in London. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at August's conditions in the United Kingdom, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the United Kingdom's yearly weather, check out our the United Kingdom climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in the United Kingdom?
London
In August London generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Edinburgh
In August Edinburgh generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Blackpool
In August Blackpool generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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York
In August York generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Torquay
In August Torquay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit the United Kingdom?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to the United Kingdom. Typically, the climate in London is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in London. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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