Reading Weather in August

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

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

August is in the summer in Reading 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.

Reading weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.2°C 70.1°F
Nightly temperature 11.3°C 52.3°F
Average temperature 16.2°C 61.2°F
Daily sunshine 6.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 57 mm 2.2 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 17°C 62.6°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 12.6kph 8 mph

On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Reading with around 57mm 2.2 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Reading

Reading average temperature in August

August rainfall

Reading average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Reading 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 Reading in August 2024.

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Reading weather stats

Reading weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.4°C 70.5°F
Driest month: February 43mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: August 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 6.6°C 43.9°F
Wettest month: December 68mm 2.7ins
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