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Leeds Bradford in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Leeds Bradford in August and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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August

Weather in Leeds Bradford in August 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
August could be a good time to visit Leeds Bradford, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +66°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in August. However, expect about 20 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 77 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Leeds Bradford;

Average weather

☀️
+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
77 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Leeds Bradford has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Leeds Bradford in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Leeds Bradford for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in August is +66°F with a maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +46°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +68°F.

Is Leeds Bradford warm or cold in August?

Leeds Bradford is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +66°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +54°F to +54°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

August is the hottest month in Leeds Bradford, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Leeds Bradford in August

Leeds Bradford weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+66°F+66°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+39°F+34°F
Max. temperature
+100°F+90°F+84°F
Rainfall
70 mm77 mm64 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
81%82%84%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
9911
Rainy days
192017
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +66°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 70 mm to 77 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Leeds Bradford 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 Leeds Bradford 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 Leeds Bradford based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 89 mm, with a 48% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Leeds Bradford, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Leeds Bradford wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Leeds Bradford?

This is the weather in Leeds Bradford in August 2023:
1 August
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+61°F
2 August
🌫️
+58°F
3 August
🌧️
+67°F
4 August
🌧️
+63°F
5 August
🌧️
+59°F
6 August
☀️
+61°F
7 August
☁️
+62°F
8 August
☁️
+64°F
9 August
☁️
+68°F
10 August
☁️
+77°F
11 August
☁️
+71°F
12 August
☁️
+67°F
13 August
☁️
+65°F
14 August
🌫️
+67°F
15 August
☁️
+67°F
16 August
☁️
+68°F
17 August
🌫️
+70°F
18 August
☁️
+63°F
19 August
☁️
+72°F
20 August
☁️
+69°F
21 August
☁️
+70°F
22 August
☁️
+67°F
23 August
☁️
+67°F
24 August
☁️
+64°F
25 August
☀️
+61°F
26 August
🌧️
+61°F
27 August
🌧️
+61°F
28 August
☁️
+61°F
29 August
☁️
+63°F
30 August
☁️
+65°F
31 August
☀️
+67°F
In August 2023 Leeds Bradford had 3 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Leeds Bradford climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Leeds Bradford in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+51°F) and the highest in 2022 (+57°F). The driest year was 1995 with only 552 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 1119 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Leeds Bradford in August:

Is August a good time to visit Leeds Bradford?

It’s always a good time to visit Leeds Bradford, 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 Leeds Bradford in August?

August has mild temperatures in Leeds Bradford. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Leeds Bradford rainy in August?

Leeds Bradford 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 Leeds Bradford in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Leeds Bradford 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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Monthly weather in Leeds Bradford

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Leeds Bradford, 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.