Hertfordshire Weather in August

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

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Bishops Stortford Watford Saint Albans Stevenage

Planning a getaway to Hertfordshire, the United Kingdom this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Hertfordshire in August

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Bishops Stortford.

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

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 68 mm (2.7 in) in Bishops Stortford. It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Bishops Stortford enjoys about 205 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Hertfordshire by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April14°C (57°F) May18°C (64°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Hertfordshire →

Best Places to Visit in Hertfordshire in August

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

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 Hertfordshire

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

Temperature range in Hertfordshire (August)

Precipitation variation in Hertfordshire (August)

Bishops Stortford

In August Bishops Stortford 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 excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
205 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Bishops Stortford →

Watford

In August Watford 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 excellent 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)
68 mm (2.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Watford →

Saint Albans

In August Saint Albans 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 excellent 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
64 mm (2.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Saint Albans →

Stevenage

In August Stevenage 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 excellent 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
188 hours
183 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Stevenage →

Hemel Hempstead

In August Hemel Hempstead 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 excellent 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
65 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Hemel Hempstead →

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

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bishops Stortford 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Watford 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Saint Albans 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Stevenage 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Hemel Hempstead 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Hertford 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

Hertfordshire weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect excellent weather across Hertfordshire, the United Kingdom in August. The popular destination of Bishops Stortford averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this summer month.

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

Bishops Stortford averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Hertfordshire, the United Kingdom during August, with Bishops Stortford averaging close to 68 mm (2.7 in).

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Hertfordshire, the United Kingdom with overall excellent weather in Bishops Stortford. 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 excellent weather in Bishops Stortford. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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