Goathland weather in August (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Is August a good time to explore Goathland weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Goathland includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 19°C. At night, they generally drop to 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Goathland in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 186 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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 and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Goathland, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 34% *  

* Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (4 KM, 3 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.

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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 Goathland, 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. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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