Glossop weather in August (Derbyshire, United Kingdom)

Curious about the August weather in Glossop? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Glossop the weather in August is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Glossop in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 163 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Glossop, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 163 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Manchester, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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 Glossop in August?

For visitors traveling to Glossop, 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 in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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