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Guildford Weather in August

August in Guildford typically sees daytime highs of 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows of 13°C (55°F). Rainfall is also possible this month, so it's worth packing an umbrella. It falls within the summer season.

Rainfall in Guildford in August

Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have rain, averaging 69 mm (2.7 in). Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Guildford in August

August tends to be one of the excellent months in Guildford, with 23°C (73°F) in the afternoon and 13°C (55°F) overnight. August is part of the summer season. The days can feel warmer than the evenings, so packing for both parts of the day is a good idea. Nights drop to around 13°C (55°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.

Sunshine in Guildford in August

There are approximately 204 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

Guildford Temperature in August

Min Temperature
13°C (55°F)
Max Temperature
23°C (73°F)
Chance of Rain
42%
Precipitation
69 mm (2.7 in)
Rainy days
13 days
Humidity
68% *
Sunshine
204 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
45% *
* Data from: London, the United Kingdom (28 KM, 17 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Guildford in August

For Guildford in August, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Guildford in August

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Cycling
    10/10
  • Walking
    10/10
  • Barbeque
    8/10
  • Camping
    8/10
  • Outdoor sports
    10/10

Guildford 3-Day Forecast

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