Whitby weather in August (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Whitby this August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Whitby includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 18°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 14°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Whitby in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Expect around 16 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 186 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Whitby climate page with graphs.

 

Whitby, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 186 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 34% *  

Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (13 KM, 8 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 Whitby, 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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