Buckingham weather in August (Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Buckingham in August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During August, Buckingham experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Buckingham in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 188 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Buckingham, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom (15 KM, 9 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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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 Buckingham, 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 Buckingham.

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