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Weather in August in Tyne and Wear

Considering a trip to Tyne and Wear this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Tyne and Wear in August?

Tyne and Wear is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Tyne and Wear generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C and nighttime temperatures around 12°C in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in South Shields with an average of 73 mm to moderate rainfall in Wylam with 84 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 169 hours of sunlight anticipated in Newcastle upon Tyne. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tyne and Wear in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Tyne and Wear climate page.

Where to go in Tyne and Wear in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Tyne and Wear on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Tyne and Wear?

Newcastle upon Tyne

In August Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

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<<   July July
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21°C 
12°C 
175 hours 
73 mm 
13 days 
20°C 
12°C 
169 hours 
78 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
10°C 
136 hours 
63 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Newcastle upon Tyne

South Shields

In August South Shields generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

South Shields
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<<   July July
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21°C 
13°C 
187 hours 
67 mm 
13 days 
20°C 
13°C 
173 hours 
73 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
11°C 
140 hours 
60 mm 
14 days 
Climate in South Shields

Whitley Bay

In August Whitley Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Whitley Bay
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<<   July July
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20°C 
13°C 
175 hours 
68 mm 
13 days 
20°C 
13°C 
169 hours 
75 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
11°C 
136 hours 
62 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Whitley Bay

Gateshead

In August Gateshead 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.

Gateshead
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<<   July July
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21°C 
12°C 
175 hours 
73 mm 
13 days 
20°C 
12°C 
169 hours 
77 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
10°C 
136 hours 
62 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Gateshead

Tynemouth

In August Tynemouth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Tynemouth
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<<   July July
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20°C 
13°C 
187 hours 
67 mm 
13 days 
20°C 
13°C 
173 hours 
74 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
11°C 
140 hours 
61 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Tynemouth

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tyne and Wear, in the United Kingdom.

Is August the best time to visit Tyne and Wear?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Tyne and Wear. Typically, the climate in Newcastle upon Tyne is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Tyne and Wear is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Newcastle upon Tyne. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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