Kirkby Stephen weather in August (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

How is August weather typically in Kirkby Stephen? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Kirkby Stephen includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Kirkby Stephen in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 163 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. May, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kirkby Stephen climate page with graphs.

 

Kirkby Stephen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 163 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Middlesbrough, the United Kingdom (72 KM, 45 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 Kirkby Stephen, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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