Oldham weather in August (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Oldham look like in August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Oldham during August to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 20°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Oldham in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 163 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 Oldham climate page with graphs.

 

Oldham, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 163 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Manchester, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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.

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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 Oldham, 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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