West Yorkshire Weather in August

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

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Planning a getaway to West Yorkshire, 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 West Yorkshire in August

West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in West Yorkshire generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August is a summer month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 19°C (66°F) in Haworth to 22°C (72°F) in Darrington. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Darrington and 11°C (52°F) in Haworth.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Darrington with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to high rainfall in Todmorden with 106 mm (4.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Leeds, you can expect around 151 hours of sunlight in August, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore West Yorkshire by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in West Yorkshire in August

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

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 West Yorkshire

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

Temperature range in West Yorkshire (August)

Precipitation variation in West Yorkshire (August)

Leeds

In August Leeds 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 excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
151 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Leeds →

Haworth

In August Haworth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
155 hours
130 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
101 mm (4 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
good
Climate in Haworth →

Wakefield

In August Wakefield 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 excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
151 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Wakefield →

Holmfirth

In August Holmfirth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
163 hours
129 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
Climate in Holmfirth →

Ilkley

In August Ilkley generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
155 hours
130 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
Climate in Ilkley →

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

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Leeds 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Haworth 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Wakefield 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Holmfirth 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Ilkley 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Marsden 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)

West Yorkshire weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect excellent weather across West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in August. The popular destination of Leeds averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 12°C (54°F) at night during this summer month.

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

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

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom during August, with Leeds averaging close to 80 mm (3.1 in).

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Leeds. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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