Lancaster weather in August (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Lancaster in August? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Lancaster includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 19°C. At night, it falls to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Lancaster in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With about 181 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, 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 Lancaster climate page with graphs.

 

Lancaster, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 181 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (30 KM, 18 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

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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 Lancaster, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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