Gloucestershire Weather in August

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Gloucestershire, 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 Gloucestershire in August

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

Temperatures

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

For specific regional insights in Gloucestershire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Newent with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Wick with 76 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Cheltenham gets around 187 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 Gloucestershire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Gloucestershire - and find the best time to visit. (based on Cheltenham)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Gloucestershire in August

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

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 Gloucestershire

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

Temperature range in Gloucestershire (August)

Precipitation variation in Gloucestershire (August)

Cheltenham

In August Cheltenham generally has pleasant 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 excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
187 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Cheltenham →

Gloucester

In August Gloucester generally has pleasant 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 excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
187 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Stroud

In August Stroud generally has pleasant 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 excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
187 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Stroud →

Lower Slaughter

In August Lower Slaughter generally has pleasant 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 excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
202 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Lower Slaughter →

South Cerney

In August South Cerney generally has pleasant 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 excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
202 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cheltenham 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Gloucester 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Stroud 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Lower Slaughter 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
South Cerney 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Tewkesbury 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

Gloucestershire weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Daytime temperatures in Cheltenham peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in August, dropping to about 13°C (55°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Cheltenham averages just 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Gloucestershire, the United Kingdom.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit Gloucestershire, the United Kingdom is in June, July and August with generally excellent weather in Cheltenham. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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