Knaresborough weather in August (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Knaresborough for August? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Knaresborough during August, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in August. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 21°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 12°C.

Precipitation

Knaresborough in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 151 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Knaresborough, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 151 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

Data from: Leeds, the United Kingdom (24 KM, 14 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.

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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 Knaresborough, 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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