Gravesend weather in August (Kent, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Gravesend this August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Gravesend during August to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. Anticipate daytime highs near 23°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 14°C.

Precipitation

Gravesend in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 196 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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

 

Gravesend, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 196 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Leeds-Kent, the United Kingdom (27 KM, 17 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 Gravesend, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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