Leeds Weather in August

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

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

August is in the summer in Leeds and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Leeds weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.5°C 67.1°F
Nightly temperature 11.1°C 52°F
Average temperature 15.3°C 59.5°F
Daily sunshine 5.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 67 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 15.6°C 60.1°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 14.4kph 9 mph

On average August is the 4th wettest month of the year in Leeds with around 67mm 2.6 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Leeds

Leeds average temperature in August

August rainfall

Leeds average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Leeds 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 Leeds in August 2024.

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Leeds weather stats

Leeds weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.5°C 67.1°F
Driest month: July 51mm 2ins
Sunniest month: May 6hrs
Coldest month: January 5.8°C 42.4°F
Wettest month: December 69mm 2.7ins
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