Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Skipton, United Kingdom in August
Weather score32Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 104mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
104mm
Sun
4.8h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
32
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 104mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Skipton, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August18°C average high
August is one of Skipton's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August104mm average rain
August sits near Skipton'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
August4.8 hours average sun
August is brighter than Skipton'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 Skipton'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
August32 weather score
August scores above Skipton'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.
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