West Midlands Weather in August

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

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Planning a getaway to the West Midlands, the United Kingdom this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the West Midlands in August

The West Midlands, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in the West Midlands 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 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Birmingham.

To explore the conditions in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 69 mm (2.7 in) in Birmingham.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Birmingham gets around 167 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore the West Midlands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the West Midlands - and find the best time to visit. (based on Birmingham)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit the West Midlands →

Best Places to Visit in the West Midlands in August

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

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 West Midlands

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

Temperature range in the West Midlands (August)

Precipitation variation in the West Midlands (August)

Birmingham

In August Birmingham generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
167 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Birmingham →

Coventry

In August Coventry generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
181 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Coventry →

Solihull

In August Solihull generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
167 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Solihull →

Walsall

In August Walsall generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
171 hours
126 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Walsall →

Dudley

In August Dudley generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
171 hours
126 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Dudley →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the West Midlands, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the West Midlands in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Birmingham 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Coventry 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Solihull 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Walsall 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Dudley 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Sutton Coldfield 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

The West Midlands weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom in August?

Expect excellent weather across the West Midlands, the United Kingdom in August. The popular destination of Birmingham averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom in August?

Birmingham averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

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

August is on the drier side in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom. Birmingham averages only about 69 mm (2.7 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the West Midlands, the United Kingdom with overall excellent weather in Birmingham. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide excellent weather in Birmingham. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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