Derbyshire Weather in August

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

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Planning a journey to Derbyshire, 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 Derbyshire in August

Derbyshire, the United Kingdom 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 (66°F) in Hope to 22°C (72°F) in Long Eaton. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Long Eaton and 11°C (52°F) in Hope.

To explore the conditions in Derbyshire, the United Kingdom 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 (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Buxton with 99 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Matlock gets approximately 180 hours of sunlight in August, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Derbyshire by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) This monthJune19°C (66°F) July21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Derbyshire in August

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

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 Derbyshire

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

Temperature range in Derbyshire (August)

Precipitation variation in Derbyshire (August)

Matlock

In August Matlock generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
180 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Matlock →

Derby

In August Derby generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
177 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Derby →

Buxton

In August Buxton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
163 hours
130 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Buxton →

Ashbourne

In August Ashbourne generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
177 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Ashbourne →

Chesterfield

In August Chesterfield generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
180 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Chesterfield →

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

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matlock 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Derby 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Buxton 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Ashbourne 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Chesterfield 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Great Rowsley 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

Derbyshire weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

August in Derbyshire, the United Kingdom brings perfect weather. In Matlock, daytime temperatures are typically around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Matlock peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in August, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Matlock averages just 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Derbyshire, the United Kingdom.

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

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Derbyshire, the United Kingdom. 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, the United Kingdom 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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