Lake District National Park Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom in August.

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Keswick Bowness-on-Windermere Ambleside Grasmere

Planning a trip to the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Lake District National Park in August

The Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in the Lake District National Park generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Keswick.

For a closer look at conditions across the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Pooley Bridge with an average of 114 mm (4.5 in) to high rainfall in Coniston with 138 mm (5.4 in).

Explore the Lake District National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Lake District National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Keswick)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Lake District National Park in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Lake District National Park.

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 the Lake District National Park

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the Lake District National Park (August)

Precipitation variation in the Lake District National Park (August)

Keswick

In August Keswick generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Keswick →

Bowness-on-Windermere

In August Bowness-on-Windermere generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
181 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Bowness-on-Windermere →

Ambleside

In August Ambleside generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
181 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Ambleside →

Grasmere

In August Grasmere generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
181 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Grasmere →

Hawkshead

In August Hawkshead generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
181 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Hawkshead →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Lake District National Park, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Lake District National Park in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Keswick 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Bowness-on-Windermere 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Ambleside 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Grasmere 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Hawkshead 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Coniston 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)

The Lake District National Park weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom in August?

the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom typically experiences tolerable weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Keswick average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom in August?

Keswick averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

Does the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in August?

the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom sees substantial rainfall in August. Keswick typically averages about 125 mm (4.9 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom with overall tolerable weather in Keswick. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom is in May, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Keswick. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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