Staithes weather in August (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does August bring to Staithes? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

August in Staithes generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 18°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 14°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Staithes in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 186 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Staithes. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April 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 Staithes climate page with graphs.

 

Staithes, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 34% *  

Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 13 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 Staithes, 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. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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