The climate in Lancaster during August can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Lancaster and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
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Nightly temperature | 17.9°C 64.2°F |
Average temperature | 23.7°C 74.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 100 mm 3.9 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 25.2°C 77.4°F |
Humidity | 74% |
Windspeed | 10.4kph 7 mph |
On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Lancaster in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 29.9°C 85.8°F |
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Driest month: | October | 65mm 2.6ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 8.6hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 4.6°C 40.3°F |
Wettest month: | July | 123mm 4.8ins |