Whitby Weather in August
What's the weather like in Whitby (England) in August 2024?
The climate in Whitby during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
August is in the summer in Whitby and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 17.9°C 64.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 10.5°C 50.9°F |
| Average temperature | 14.2°C 57.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 65 mm 2.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 16 days |
| Sea temperature | 15.5°C 60°F |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Windspeed | 18.4kph 11 mph |
On average August is the 4th wettest month of the year in Whitby with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 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 Whitby
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
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 Whitby in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Whitby weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 17.8°C 64°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 49mm 1.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 5.4°C 41.7°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 76mm 3ins |
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