United Kingdom weather in August - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?

August is one of the best months for a holiday in United Kingdom.
Daytime
20°
Night
13°
☀️ Day length
15 h 03 min
Chance of rain
54%
Thunder days
4%
Humid days
34%
WEATHER THROUGH THE YEARUnited Kingdom - August vs the year10°13°16°19°11°22°13°20°13°18°11°15°11°CHANCE OF RAIN (%)645752484945485446566459JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecWARMESTJul (22°)COLDESTJan (8°)DRIESTJun (45%)WETTESTJan (64%)world-prices.com · 2026-07-08 · ★ best months
In August, United Kingdom averages about 20° during the day and 13° at night. Rain is fairly likely - around a 54% chance on a given day, so pack for showers.

United Kingdom weather all year - average temperatures and rain

MonthDayNightChance of rain
January 8℃3℃64%
February 8℃2℃57%
March 10℃3℃52%
April 13℃5℃48%
May ★ 16℃8℃49%
June ★ 19℃11℃45%
July ★ 22℃13℃48%
August 20℃13℃54%
September ★ 18℃11℃46%
October ★ 15℃9℃56%
November 11℃5℃64%
December 9℃4℃59%
★ - months most often recommended for travel

Where is it warmest in United Kingdom in August? Weather by city

PlaceDayNight🌊 SeaChance of rain
London 22℃13℃-41%
Sheffield 22℃12℃-48%
Coventry 22℃14℃-48%
Liverpool 20℃13℃19℃57%
Manchester 20℃12℃-67%
York 20℃12℃-37%
Cardiff 20℃13℃20℃61%
Newcastle 19℃11℃-65%
Jersey 19℃14℃20℃64%
Bristol 19℃12℃21℃51%
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for United Kingdom.

United Kingdom weather - other months

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