If you plan to visit Nottingham in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +21°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 59 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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August is usually the hottest month of the year in Nottingham;
Average weather
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+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nottingham has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Nottingham in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nottingham for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +27°C during the day to a minimum of +9°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +20°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +19°C.
Is Nottingham warm or cold in August?
Nottingham is typically mild in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +21°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +13°C to +12°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
August is the hottest month in Nottingham, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Nottingham in August
Nottingham weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+21°C
+21°C
+18°C
Min. temperature
+6°C
+6°C
+2°C
Max. temperature
+39°C
+34°C
+30°C
Rainfall
56 mm
59 mm
49 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
76%
77%
80%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
4
3
4
Cloudy days
9
10
11
Rainy days
17
17
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +21°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 56 mm to 59 mm.Humidity rises from 76% to 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in July to 3 in August.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Nottingham in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Nottingham is gradually decreasing during August, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Nottingham based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 62 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Nottingham, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Nottingham wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 62 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 36 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Nottingham?
This is the weather in Nottingham in August 2023:
1 August
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+18°C
2 August
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+19°C
3 August
🌧️
+20°C
4 August
🌧️
+18°C
5 August
🌧️
+14°C
6 August
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+17°C
7 August
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+20°C
8 August
☀️
+19°C
9 August
☀️
+22°C
10 August
☀️
+27°C
11 August
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+24°C
12 August
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+21°C
13 August
☀️
+20°C
14 August
🌧️
+21°C
15 August
☀️
+21°C
16 August
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+23°C
17 August
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+24°C
18 August
☁️
+21°C
19 August
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+24°C
20 August
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+23°C
21 August
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+22°C
22 August
☁️
+22°C
23 August
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+23°C
24 August
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+22°C
25 August
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+18°C
26 August
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+18°C
27 August
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+17°C
28 August
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+18°C
29 August
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+18°C
30 August
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+19°C
31 August
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+19°C
In August 2023 Nottingham had 17 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +27°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Nottingham climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Nottingham in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+15°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 429 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 954 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nottingham in August:
Is August a good time to visit Nottingham?
It’s always a good time to visit Nottingham, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Nottingham in August?
August has mild temperatures in Nottingham. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Nottingham rainy in August?
Nottingham is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Nottingham in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nottingham in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nottingham, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.