Bedford weather in August (Bedfordshire, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Bedford in August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Bedford during August, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in August. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 23°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Bedford in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 188 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bedford, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 13 Miles).

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 Bedford, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bedford.

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