Chorley weather in August (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Chorley in August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In August, Chorley typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 20°C, cooling down at night to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Chorley in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 160 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Chorley. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, 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 Chorley climate page with graphs.

 

Chorley, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Warrington, the United Kingdom (29 KM, 18 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 Chorley, 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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