Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Preston, England, 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 92mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
92mm
Sun
5.3h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
37
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Preston, England, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August19°C average high
August is one of Preston's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August92mm average rain
August is wetter than Preston's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsFebruary to July
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 Preston'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 Preston's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August37 weather score
August scores above Preston's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
