Scarborough weather in August (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Scarborough in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Scarborough typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Scarborough in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The city usually sees around 186 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Scarborough. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Scarborough climate page with graphs.

 

Scarborough, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 186 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 34%  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Scarborough in August?

For visitors traveling to Scarborough, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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