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United Kingdom Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the United Kingdom in August.

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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 to Expect in the United Kingdom in August

August in the United Kingdom generally has temperatures that range from mild 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 mild in Lerwick at 15°C (59°F) to warm in Peterborough at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Peterborough and 12°C (54°F) in Lerwick.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in St Peter Port with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Arisaig with 182 mm (7.2 in).

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. London sees around 204 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore the United Kingdom by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the United Kingdom — and find the best time to visit. (based on London)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April15°C (59°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the United Kingdom in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the United Kingdom.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the United Kingdom

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the United Kingdom (August)

Precipitation variation in the United Kingdom (August)

London

In August London generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
219 hours
204 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in London →

Edinburgh

In August Edinburgh generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
160 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Edinburgh →

Blackpool

In August Blackpool generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
181 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Blackpool →

York

In August York generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
232 hours
207 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in York →

Torquay

In August Torquay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
170 hours
150 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the United Kingdom in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
London 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Edinburgh 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Blackpool 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Torquay 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Glasgow 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Manchester 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)

The United Kingdom weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the United Kingdom in August?

In August, the United Kingdom generally has perfect weather conditions. London sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in the United Kingdom in August?

Average temperatures in the United Kingdom during August range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in London.

Does the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the United Kingdom during August, with London averaging close to 66 mm (2.6 in).

Is August a Good 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the United Kingdom.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom.

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