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%
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
| Month | Day | Night | Chance 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
| Place | Day | Night | 🌊 Sea | Chance 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.