Temperatures in August
It's warm in August in London with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for London in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in London with hot temperatures, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights close to 17°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 26°C, with nights close to 17°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in London will be around 25°C, with nights close to 16°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 97 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 30% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for London. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
London in August |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
26°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
27°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
24°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
97 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit London?
Want nice weather? Then August is a great time to be in London. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for London in August
With 33°C, London hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 6°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in London
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in London, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in London
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for London, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 9 days of rain in London.
Daily UV Index in August in London
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in London, 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.
Temperature in August in London Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in London, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in London Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in London, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for London
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in London. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in London by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for London. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
