Harrogate weather in August (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Curious about the August weather in Harrogate? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Harrogate, August is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Harrogate in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 151 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. 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 Harrogate climate page with graphs.

 

Harrogate, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 151 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

* Data from: Leeds, the United Kingdom (21 KM, 13 Miles).

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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 Harrogate in August?

For visitors traveling to Harrogate, 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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