Temperature in The United Kingdom in August

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across the United Kingdom this August.

The United Kingdom, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 15°C (59°F) in Lerwick to 23°C (73°F) in Peterborough. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Peterborough and 12°C (54°F) in Lerwick. During August, summer is in full swing.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the United Kingdom in August?

Explore the map below to discover average August temperatures at the top destinations in the United Kingdom. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in the United Kingdom in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The United Kingdom temperatures in August: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the United Kingdom in August?

London averages a daytime high of 23°C (73°F) in August, which is high for the United Kingdom.

How cold does it get at night in the United Kingdom in August?

Nighttime temperatures in London typically drop to around 13°C (55°F) in August.

What is the warmest city in August in the United Kingdom?

According to our recent database analysis, Peterborough is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 23°C (73°F) and rarely drops below 13°C (55°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in August in the United Kingdom?

When looking through our records, we find that Lerwick stands out as the coolest city in the United Kingdom for the month of August. Daytime highs average 15°C (59°F) and it cools down to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

How much sun does the United Kingdom get in August?

Across the United Kingdom, sunshine in August ranges from moderately sunny in Portree (116 hours) to sunny in Guernsey (232 hours).

What is the water temperature in August?

Across the United Kingdom, sea temperatures in August range from cold at 14°C (57°F) in Scarborough to cool at 17°C (63°F) in Brighton & Hove — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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