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North Yorkshire weather in August

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.

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.

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. 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.

Where to go in North Yorkshire in August

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in North Yorkshire on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in North Yorkshire

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in North Yorkshire?

Average weather in 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.

York
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<<   July July
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22°C 
12°C 
232 hours 
70 mm 
12 days 
21°C 
12°C 
207 hours 
75 mm 
14 days 
19°C 
10°C 
159 hours 
63 mm 
13 days 
Climate in York

Average weather in 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.

Scarborough
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<<   July July
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19°C 
13°C 
207 hours 
73 mm 
14 days 
19°C 
13°C 
186 hours 
80 mm 
16 days 
17°C 
11°C 
140 hours 
74 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Scarborough

Average weather in 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.

Whitby
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<<   July July
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18°C 
14°C 
207 hours 
71 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
14°C 
186 hours 
79 mm 
16 days 
16°C 
12°C 
140 hours 
76 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Whitby

Average weather in 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.

Bridlington
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<<   July July
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17°C 
14°C 
196 hours 
60 mm 
14 days 
18°C 
14°C 
185 hours 
65 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
13°C 
148 hours 
70 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Bridlington

Average weather in 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.

Harrogate
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<<   July July
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21°C 
12°C 
169 hours 
74 mm 
12 days 
20°C 
12°C 
151 hours 
79 mm 
14 days 
18°C 
10°C 
112 hours 
69 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Harrogate

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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