Pontefract weather in August (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Pontefract look like in August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During August, Pontefract is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August marks the summer season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 21°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Pontefract in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 151 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Pontefract. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Pontefract, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 151 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

Data from: Leeds, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 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 Pontefract, 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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