Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
Gatwick, England, United Kingdom in August
Weather score45Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 61mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
61mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
45
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 61mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gatwick, England, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August21°C average high
August is one of Gatwick's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August61mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Gatwick's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.2 hours average sun
August is brighter than Gatwick'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
August17°C average sea
August is one of Gatwick's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August45 weather score
August is one of Gatwick'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.
