Newmarket weather in August (Suffolk, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Newmarket usually fare in August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The weather in Newmarket during August is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 13°C.

Precipitation

Newmarket in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. This is the wettest month of the year, so having an umbrella ready is a smart choice. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 183 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

 

Newmarket, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cambridge, the United Kingdom (20 KM, 12 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 Newmarket, 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?

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