Burnley weather in August (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Burnley usually fare in August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

August in Burnley generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Burnley in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 155 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Burnley, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bradford, the United Kingdom (32 KM, 20 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.

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 Burnley, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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