Barnsley Weather in August

What's the weather like in Barnsley (England) in August 2024?

The climate in Barnsley during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Barnsley and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Barnsley weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.9°C 67.8°F
Nightly temperature 11.3°C 52.3°F
Average temperature 15.6°C 60.1°F
Daily sunshine 5.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 64 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 15.6°C 60.1°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 14kph 9 mph

On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Barnsley with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Barnsley

Barnsley average temperature in August

August rainfall

Barnsley average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Barnsley average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Barnsley in August 2024.

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Barnsley weather stats

Barnsley weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.9°C 67.8°F
Driest month: February 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: June 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 6°C 42.8°F
Wettest month: December 65mm 2.6ins
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