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Weather in August in Derbyshire

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

What is the weather like in Derbyshire in August?

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 19°C in Hope to 22°C in Long Eaton. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Long Eaton and 11°C in Hope.

To explore the conditions in Derbyshire in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Long Eaton with an average of 68 mm to moderate rainfall in Buxton with 99 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 180 hours of sunlight anticipated in Matlock. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Derbyshire climate page.

Where to go in Derbyshire in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Derbyshire on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Derbyshire's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Derbyshire?

Matlock

In August Matlock generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Matlock
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<<   July July
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21°C 
12°C 
183 hours 
80 mm 
13 days 
21°C 
12°C 
180 hours 
80 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
10°C 
140 hours 
69 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Matlock

Derby

In August Derby generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Derby
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<<   July July
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22°C 
13°C 
193 hours 
73 mm 
12 days 
21°C 
12°C 
177 hours 
71 mm 
14 days 
19°C 
10°C 
139 hours 
63 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Derby

Bakewell

In August Bakewell generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Bakewell
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<<   July July
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20°C 
12°C 
183 hours 
91 mm 
13 days 
20°C 
12°C 
180 hours 
92 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
9°C 
140 hours 
78 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Bakewell

Buxton

In August Buxton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Buxton
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<<   July July
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20°C 
12°C 
181 hours 
98 mm 
15 days 
20°C 
11°C 
163 hours 
99 mm 
16 days 
17°C 
9°C 
130 hours 
84 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Buxton

Ashbourne

In August Ashbourne generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Ashbourne
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<<   July July
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21°C 
12°C 
193 hours 
81 mm 
13 days 
21°C 
12°C 
177 hours 
80 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
10°C 
139 hours 
69 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Ashbourne

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

Is August the best time to visit Derbyshire?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Derbyshire. Typically, the climate in Matlock is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Derbyshire is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Matlock. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Derbyshire.

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