Selby weather in August (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Selby this August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Selby during August, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 22°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Selby in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 207 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Selby. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Selby, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 207 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: York, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 Miles).

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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 Selby, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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