Consett weather in August (Durham, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does August bring to Consett? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Consett is usually perfect in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Consett in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Given that this is the rainiest month, it's wise to carry an umbrella to stay dry during unexpected showers. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 169 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

 

Consett, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (19 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 Consett, 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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