August Rainfall and Precipitation in Tyne and Wear

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in August.

Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences precipitation in August ranging from moderate in South Shields (73 mm (2.9 in)) to moderate in Wylam (84 mm (3.3 in)). During August, summer is in full swing. On average, August is the wettest month of the year in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom.

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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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Tyne and Wear precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom receive in August?

In August, Newcastle upon Tyne typically receives modest rainfall, around 78 mm (3.1 in), making this a relatively dry month.

How many days does it rain in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in August?

Rainfall in Newcastle upon Tyne typically falls on roughly 15 days days in August.

Is August part of the rainy season in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom?

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

What is the wettest city in August in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom?

In our database, Wylam stands out as having an average rainfall level of 84 mm (3.3 in), making it the wettest location.

What is the driest city in August in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom?

South Shields is the driest city we have data for in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in August, with monthly rainfall close to 73 mm (2.9 in).

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