Northampton weather in August (Northamptonshire, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Northampton usually fare in August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Northampton during August is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Anticipate daytime highs near 22°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 13°C.

Precipitation

Northampton in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 188 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Northampton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom (24 KM, 15 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 Northampton, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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