Leicester weather in August (Leicestershire, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Leicester this August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Leicester is usually perfect in August, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 22°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Leicester in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 166 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

 

Leicester, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 166 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Leicester, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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