Weather in August in North Yorkshire
Planning a getaway to North Yorkshire 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 is the weather like in North Yorkshire in August?
North Yorkshire is a region in the United Kingdom. August in North Yorkshire generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Bridlington at 18°C to pleasant in Selby at 22°C. At night it cools down to 13°C in Selby and 14°C in Bridlington.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Speeton with an average of 65 mm to high rainfall in Wigglesworth with 120 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 207 hours of sunshine in York. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at August's conditions in North Yorkshire, see the map below. For a more detailed look at North Yorkshire's yearly weather, check out our North Yorkshire climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in North Yorkshire?
York
In August York generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Scarborough
In August Scarborough generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Whitby
In August Whitby generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bridlington
In August Bridlington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Harrogate
In August Harrogate generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Yorkshire, in the United Kingdom.
Is August the best time to visit North Yorkshire?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit North Yorkshire with overall perfect weather in York. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in York. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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