Bolton weather in August (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Bolton this August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In August, Bolton typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 20°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 12°C.

Precipitation

Bolton in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 160 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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).

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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 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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