North Yorkshire Weather in August

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

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Planning a getaway to North Yorkshire, 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 North Yorkshire in August

North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in North Yorkshire generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Bridlington at 18°C (64°F) to pleasant in Selby at 22°C (72°F). At night it cools down to 13°C (55°F) in Selby and 14°C (57°F) in Bridlington.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Speeton with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Wigglesworth with 120 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. York sees around 207 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore North Yorkshire by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit North Yorkshire →

Best Places to Visit in North Yorkshire in August

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

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 North Yorkshire

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

Temperature range in North Yorkshire (August)

Precipitation variation in North Yorkshire (August)

York

In August York generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°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)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
232 hours
207 hours
159 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in York →

Scarborough

In August Scarborough generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
186 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Scarborough →

Whitby

In August Whitby generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
186 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Whitby →

Bridlington

In August Bridlington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
196 hours
185 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
good
Climate in Bridlington →

Harrogate

In August Harrogate generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
151 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
York 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Scarborough 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Whitby 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Bridlington 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Harrogate 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Filey 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

North Yorkshire weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in August?

North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom typically experiences excellent weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in York average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in August?

Daytime temperatures in York peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in August, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

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

August is on the drier side in North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom. York averages only about 75 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit North Yorkshire, the United Kingdom with overall excellent weather in York. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, July and August provide excellent weather in York. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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