Doncaster weather in August (South Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Doncaster this August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Doncaster during August, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 13°C.

Precipitation

Doncaster in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 177 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Doncaster. 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 Doncaster climate page with graphs.

 

Doncaster, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 177 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Doncaster, 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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