Preston weather in August (Northumberland, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Preston in August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In August, Preston tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August marks the summer season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 18°C, cooling off to about 13°C at night. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Preston in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 169 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Preston. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March 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 Preston climate page with graphs.

 

Preston, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (60 KM, 37 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 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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