Holmfirth weather in August (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What can you expect from the weather in Holmfirth during August? This guide provides all the details you need.

Temperatures

In Holmfirth, August is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Holmfirth in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 163 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Holmfirth. July and August typically offer 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 Holmfirth climate page with graphs.

 

Holmfirth, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 163 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Huddersfield, the United Kingdom (8 KM, 5 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 Holmfirth, 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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