Bedfordshire Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom in August.

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Planning a journey to Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Bedfordshire in August

Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Bedfordshire generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Luton.

To explore the conditions in Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 68 mm (2.7 in) in Luton. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Luton receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Luton gets around 188 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Bedfordshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bedfordshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Luton)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Bedfordshire in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bedfordshire.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Bedfordshire

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Bedfordshire (August)

Precipitation variation in Bedfordshire (August)

Luton

In August Luton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
188 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Luton →

Bedford

In August Bedford generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
188 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bedford →

Dunstable

In August Dunstable generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
188 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dunstable →

Cranfield

In August Cranfield generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
188 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cranfield →

Henlow

In August Henlow generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
188 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Henlow →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Bedfordshire, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bedfordshire in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Luton 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Bedford 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Dunstable 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Cranfield 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Henlow 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Sandy 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

Bedfordshire weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom in August?

In August, Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom generally has perfect weather conditions. Luton sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom in August?

In Luton, the average daytime high in August is 23°C (73°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

Does Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Luton averages just 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom. Typically, the climate in Luton is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Bedfordshire, the United Kingdom is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Luton. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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