Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
United Kingdom in August
Weather score37Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 84mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
84mm
Sun
5.3h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
37
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 84mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August19°C average high
August is one of United Kingdom's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August84mm average rain
August sits near United Kingdom's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August5.3 hours average sun
August is brighter than United Kingdom's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August13°C average sea
August is one of United Kingdom's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August37 weather score
August is one of United Kingdom's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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