Matlock weather in August (Derbyshire, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Matlock during August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Matlock during August, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 21°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Matlock in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 180 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Matlock. July and August typically offer 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 Matlock climate page with graphs.

 

Matlock, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sheffield, the United Kingdom (27 KM, 17 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 Matlock, 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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