The weather in August in England
It's pleasantly warm in August in England with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 15°C.
Looking for great weather? August is a good time to be in England. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for England. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 33°C in 2020, England reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 6°C to a highest value of 21°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 60 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in August for England
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in England. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| England | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 22°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 24°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 12°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 60 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 10 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in England with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 14°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 22°C, with nights around 14°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in England is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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The climate in England is based on weather data from London. Other places, like Edinburgh, Cornwall or Devon, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in England to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in England
Temperature in August in England over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in England. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in England
Total precipitation in August in England over the years
Daily UV index in August in England
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in England, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in England by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for England. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.