Harpenden Weather in August

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

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

August is in the summer in Harpenden and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Harpenden weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.1°C 70°F
Nightly temperature 11.3°C 52.3°F
Average temperature 16.2°C 61.2°F
Daily sunshine 6.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 55 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 17°C 62.6°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 12.6kph 8 mph

On average August is the 5th driest month of the year in Harpenden with around 55mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Harpenden

Harpenden average temperature in August

August rainfall

Harpenden average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Harpenden 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 Harpenden in August 2024.

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Harpenden weather stats

Harpenden weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.1°C 70°F
Driest month: February 45mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: August 6.4hrs
Coldest month: January 6°C 42.8°F
Wettest month: December 69mm 2.7ins
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