Harrogate weather in August (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Harrogate during August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Harrogate during August, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 20°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 12°C.

Precipitation

Harrogate in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 151 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun 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, 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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