Stanhope weather in August (Durham, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Stanhope in August? Check the weather first! Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Stanhope includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. Expect temperatures to climb to 19°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 11°C.

Precipitation

Stanhope in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 169 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

 

Stanhope, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (35 KM, 22 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 Stanhope, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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