Kingston weather in August (United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Kingston this August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Kingston during August, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Kingston in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. On average, there are about 12 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 183 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

 

Kingston, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cambridge, the United Kingdom (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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 Kingston, 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kingston.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.