Bishop Auckland weather in August (Durham, United Kingdom)

Is Bishop Auckland a good destination in August, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During August, Bishop Auckland is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 20°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Bishop Auckland in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 163 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Bishop Auckland, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 163 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Middlesbrough, the United Kingdom (30 KM, 18 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 Bishop Auckland, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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