Castleton weather in August (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

How is August weather typically in Castleton? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Castleton includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 19°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 13°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Castleton in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 186 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Castleton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 34% *  

Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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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 Castleton, 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. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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