Stansted Mountfitchet weather in August (Essex, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Stansted Mountfitchet usually fare in August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Stansted Mountfitchet during August to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 23°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Stansted Mountfitchet in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 205 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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

 

Stansted Mountfitchet, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (26 KM, 16 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 Stansted Mountfitchet, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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