Matfen weather in August (Northumberland, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Matfen this August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During August, Matfen experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Matfen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 169 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Matfen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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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 Matfen, 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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