Silverstone weather in August (Northamptonshire, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Silverstone this August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Silverstone during August is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. Anticipate daytime highs near 22°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 13°C.

Precipitation

Silverstone in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 188 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 Silverstone climate page with graphs.

 

Silverstone, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 11 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 Silverstone, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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