London weather in August
London in August averages 19°C (65°F), 53 mm of rain and 6 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in London, August is the second warmest, the fifth wettest and the fourth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 19°C (65°F)
14–23°C · 57–74°F
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 6 h
hours per day
What is London like in August?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for London in August?
A light rain jacket
About 53 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
August compared with July and September
August in London is about the same temperature as July and about as wet as it, which averages 19°C (66°F).
August in London is 2.8°C warmer than September and about as wet as it, which averages 16°C (60°F).
Daylight in London in August
On 15 August the sun is up for 14 hours 35 minutes in London, rising about 05:46 and setting about 20:22 local time.
August ends 1 hour 47 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 2 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in London
Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for London
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London weather by month
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How August compares with the rest of the year
August is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 42°F | 59 mm |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | 45 mm |
| March | 8°C / 46°F | 38 mm |
| April | 10°C / 51°F | 43 mm |
| May | 14°C / 56°F | 46 mm |
| June | 17°C / 62°F | 47 mm |
| July | 19°C / 66°F | 46 mm |
| August | 19°C / 65°F | 53 mm |
| September | 16°C / 60°F | 51 mm |
| October | 12°C / 54°F | 64 mm |
| November | 8°C / 47°F | 67 mm |
| December | 6°C / 43°F | 57 mm |
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FAQs about London in August
August climate averages for London, 1991–2020.
London averages 19°C (65°F) in August, ranging from about 14°C (57°F) at night to 23°C (74°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 53 mm falls across August, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. August averages 19°C (65°F) against 16°C (60°F) in September — 2.8°C warmer.
August is about as warm as July, and about as wet.
Yes. August falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 6 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what August is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 14 hours 35 minutes of daylight in mid-August, against 16 hours 37 minutes in June and 7 hours 52 minutes in December.
On 15 August, sunrise is about 05:46 and sunset about 20:22 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 47 minutes shorter than it starts.
