Richmond upon Thames weather in August (Greater London, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Richmond upon Thames in August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Richmond upon Thames is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 23°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 13°C.

Precipitation

Richmond upon Thames in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 204 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Richmond upon Thames. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Richmond upon Thames climate page with graphs.

 

Richmond upon Thames, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: London, the United Kingdom (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Richmond upon Thames, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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