Berkshire Weather in August

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Berkshire, the United Kingdom in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Berkshire in August

Berkshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Berkshire generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Reading.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Langley Marish with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Hungerford with 71 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Reading gets approximately 204 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Berkshire by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Berkshire →

Best Places to Visit in Berkshire in August

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

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 Berkshire

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

Temperature range in Berkshire (August)

Precipitation variation in Berkshire (August)

Reading

In August Reading 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
219 hours
204 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Reading →

Windsor

In August Windsor 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
219 hours
204 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Windsor →

Newbury

In August Newbury 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
215 hours
197 hours
147 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Newbury →

Maidenhead

In August Maidenhead 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
219 hours
204 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Maidenhead →

Slough

In August Slough 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
219 hours
204 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Slough →

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

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Reading 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Windsor 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Newbury 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Maidenhead 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Slough 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Bracknell 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

Berkshire weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Berkshire, the United Kingdom typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Reading average around 22°C (72°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

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

Reading averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Berkshire, the United Kingdom during August, with Reading averaging close to 67 mm (2.6 in).

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Berkshire, the United Kingdom with overall perfect weather in Reading. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Reading. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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