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





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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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