Derby weather in August (Derbyshire, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does August bring to Derby? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Derby is usually perfect in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 21°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Derby in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 177 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Derby, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 177 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nottingham, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 13 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 Derby, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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