London Weather in August
United Kingdom · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high22°C (72°F)
Avg low12°C (54°F)
Rainfall61 mm (2.4 in)
RatingExcellent 8.9/10
London in August sees daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), dropping to about 12°C (54°F) at night. August is summer in United Kingdom. The month is moderately rainy, with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain spread over 12 days. You get roughly 14.4 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is August a good time to visit London?
Yes — August is one of the best months to visit London. The weather rates excellent (8.9/10) on our comfort score.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 22°C (72°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 12°C (54°F) |
| Daily mean | 17°C (63°F) |
| Rainfall | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 12 |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Cloud cover | 71% |
| Daylight | 14.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.3 km/h |
| vs July | About as warm as July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for London in August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
London weather in other months
Jan7°C / 2°C62 mmPoorFeb8°C / 2°C54 mmFairMar11°C / 3°C51 mmFairApr14°C / 4°C38 mmGoodMay17°C / 7°C57 mmExcellentJun21°C / 10°C57 mmExcellentJul23°C / 13°C57 mmExcellentAug22°C / 12°C61 mmExcellentSep20°C / 11°C49 mmExcellentOct16°C / 8°C76 mmGoodNov11°C / 5°C73 mmFairDec8°C / 3°C72 mmPoor
← JulyBest time to visit LondonSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Malaga28°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Lisbon23°C · 4 mm · Excellent
- Bordeaux28°C · 41 mm · Excellent
- Funchal23°C · 9 mm · Excellent
- Kyiv27°C · 45 mm · Excellent
- Samara28°C · 35 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Bath21°C · 68 mm
- Birmingham21°C · 65 mm
- Bruges22°C · 75 mm
- Manchester19°C · 88 mm
- Saint Peter Port18°C · 52 mm
- Liverpool18°C · 85 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.