Norfolk Weather in August

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

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Norwich Great Yarmouth Watton East Harling

Planning a journey to Norfolk, 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 Norfolk in August

Norfolk, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Norfolk generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Wells next the Sea at 20°C (68°F) to warm in East Harling at 22°C (72°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in East Harling and 15°C (59°F) in Wells next the Sea. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Norfolk, the United Kingdom.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Norfolk, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Denver with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Hunstanton with 75 mm (3 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Norwich.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Norwich sees close to 206 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Norfolk by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Norfolk →

Best Places to Visit in Norfolk in August

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

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 Norfolk

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

Temperature range in Norfolk (August)

Precipitation variation in Norfolk (August)

Norwich

In August Norwich generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°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
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
213 hours
206 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Norwich →

Great Yarmouth

In August Great Yarmouth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
200 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
very good
Climate in Great Yarmouth →

Watton

In August Watton 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
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
213 hours
206 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Watton →

East Harling

In August East Harling 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
213 hours
206 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in East Harling →

Scole

In August Scole generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
213 hours
206 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Scole →

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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Norwich 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Great Yarmouth 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Watton 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
East Harling 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Scole 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Thetford 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Norfolk weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

August in Norfolk, the United Kingdom brings excellent weather. In Norwich, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 14°C (57°F).

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

Norwich averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Norfolk, the United Kingdom during August, with Norwich averaging close to 73 mm (2.9 in).

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

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Norfolk, the United Kingdom. Typically, the climate in Norwich is excellent.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Norwich. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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