Penistone weather in August (South Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Is August a good time to explore Penistone weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Penistone during August to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 20°C, cooling off to about 12°C at night.

Precipitation

Penistone in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 163 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with 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 Penistone climate page with graphs.

 

Penistone, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 163 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Huddersfield, the United Kingdom (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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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 Penistone, 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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