Stanley weather in August (Durham, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Stanley this August? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Stanley is usually perfect in August, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C.

Precipitation

Stanley in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 169 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Stanley. 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 Stanley climate page with graphs.

 

Stanley, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 Stanley, 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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