Preston weather in August (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Preston in August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Preston typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 20°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Preston in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With about 181 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Preston. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Preston, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 181 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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 Preston, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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