Peak District Weather in August

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

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Bakewell Castleton Hathersage Tideswell

Thinking about venturing to the Peak District, the United Kingdom this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Peak District in August

The Peak District, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in the Peak District generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Bakewell.

To explore the conditions in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Baslow with an average of 91 mm (3.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Tideswell with 98 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Bakewell gets approximately 180 hours of sunlight in August, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in the Peak District in August

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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 Peak District

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

Temperature range in the Peak District (August)

Precipitation variation in the Peak District (August)

Bakewell

In August Bakewell 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 perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
180 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Bakewell →

Castleton

In August Castleton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
180 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Castleton →

Hathersage

In August Hathersage 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 perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
180 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Hathersage →

Tideswell

In August Tideswell generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
180 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Tideswell →

Baslow

In August Baslow 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 perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
180 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Baslow →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Peak District in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bakewell 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Castleton 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Hathersage 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Tideswell 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Baslow 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Eyam 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)

The Peak District weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in August?

August in the Peak District, the United Kingdom brings perfect weather. In Bakewell, daytime temperatures are typically around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in August?

Daytime temperatures in Bakewell peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in August, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Bakewell averages just 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for the Peak District, the United Kingdom.

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

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to the Peak District, the United Kingdom. Typically, the climate in Bakewell is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit the Peak District, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Bakewell. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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