August Rainfall and Precipitation in The Peak District

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in August.

The Peak District, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences in August precipitation ranging from a moderate 91 mm (3.6 in) in Baslow to a moderate 98 mm (3.9 in) in Tideswell. In August, it is summer.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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The Peak District precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does the Peak District, the United Kingdom receive in August?

In August, Bakewell typically receives modest rainfall, around 92 mm (3.6 in), making this a relatively dry month.

How many days does it rain in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in August?

Rainfall in Bakewell typically falls on roughly 15 days days in August.

Is August part of the rainy season in the Peak District, the United Kingdom?

No. August sits outside the typical rainy season in the Peak District, the United Kingdom, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in August in the Peak District, the United Kingdom?

Based on our records, Tideswell receives the most rainfall in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in August, averaging about 98 mm (3.9 in).

What is the driest city in August in the Peak District, the United Kingdom?

Baslow is the driest city we have data for in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in August, with monthly rainfall close to 91 mm (3.6 in).

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