Harpenden weather in August (Hertfordshire, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Harpenden for August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During August, Harpenden is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 22°C. At night, it falls to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Harpenden in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Harpenden climate page with graphs.

 

Harpenden, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom (36 KM, 22 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 Harpenden, 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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