Bolton weather in August (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Bolton in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Bolton generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Bolton in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bolton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Warrington, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in August and which places have the best weather 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 Bolton in August?

For visitors traveling to Bolton, 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 in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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