Shropshire Weather in August

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

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Shrewsbury Telford Bridgnorth Ironbridge

Planning a journey to Shropshire, the United Kingdom this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Shropshire in August

Shropshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Shropshire generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Shrewsbury.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Shrewsbury with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Llanvair Waterdine with 74 mm (2.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Shrewsbury as an example - it receives around 171 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Shropshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Shropshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Shrewsbury)

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 monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Shropshire in August

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

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 Shropshire

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

Temperature range in Shropshire (August)

Precipitation variation in Shropshire (August)

Shrewsbury

In August Shrewsbury 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 perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°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
186 hours
171 hours
126 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Shrewsbury →

Telford

In August Telford 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 perfect 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
186 hours
171 hours
126 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Telford →

Bridgnorth

In August Bridgnorth 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 perfect 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
186 hours
171 hours
126 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Bridgnorth →

Ironbridge

In August Ironbridge 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 perfect 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
186 hours
171 hours
126 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Ironbridge →

Ludlow

In August Ludlow 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 perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°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
186 hours
171 hours
126 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Ludlow →

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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shrewsbury 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Telford 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Bridgnorth 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Ironbridge 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Ludlow 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Oswestry 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

Shropshire weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Shropshire, the United Kingdom in August?

In August, Shropshire, the United Kingdom generally has perfect weather conditions. Shrewsbury sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Shropshire, the United Kingdom in August?

Shrewsbury averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

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

August is on the drier side in Shropshire, the United Kingdom. Shrewsbury averages only about 65 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Shrewsbury. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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