Thornton Dale weather in August (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Is Thornton Dale a good destination in August, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Thornton Dale is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Expect temperatures to climb to 20°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 13°C.

Precipitation

Thornton Dale in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

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 Thornton Dale. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March 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 Thornton Dale climate page with graphs.

 

Thornton Dale, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 34% *  

* Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (15 KM, 9 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 Thornton Dale, 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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