Saint Albans weather in August (Hertfordshire, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Saint Albans in August? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Saint Albans during August, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 22°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 13°C.

Precipitation

Saint Albans in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With around 204 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saint Albans climate page with graphs.

 

Saint Albans, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: London, the United Kingdom (30 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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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 Saint Albans, 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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