Bradford weather in August (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Bradford during August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Bradford is usually perfect in August, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 20°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Bradford in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. This month is known for heavy rainfall, so don't forget your umbrella to stay dry. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 155 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Bradford, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 155 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Bradford, 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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