Chester-le-Street weather in August (Durham, United Kingdom)

How is August weather typically in Chester-le-Street? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Chester-le-Street is usually perfect in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 20°C. At night, they generally drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Chester-le-Street in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 169 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chester-le-Street, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (13 KM, 8 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 Chester-le-Street, 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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