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Congleton Weather in August

Congleton in August

The short of it: Congleton in August averages a high of 20 °C (68 °F) and a low of 12 °C (54 °F), with 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 14 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 12° · rain 76 mm · daylight 14 h 45 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Congleton an average August high of 20°, a low of 12° and some 76 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 20°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 45 min in mid-August, 103 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Congleton runs cooler than most and about as wet in August. Crewe, 17 km to the WSW, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Congleton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus September
3° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 45 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CreweEngland17 km WSW21°12°70 mm
Stoke-on-TrentEngland18 km S20°12°76 mm
Newcastle under LymeEngland18 km S20°12°76 mm
StockportEngland28 km N21°13°81 mm
SaleEngland30 km NNW21°13°80 mm
High PeakEngland33 km NE18°11°110 mm
WarringtonEngland35 km NW21°13°79 mm
ManchesterEngland35 km N21°13°83 mm

The Almanac · Congleton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 20°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Congleton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°2°64 mm16 km/h8 h 3 min✦✦
February7°2°53 mm16 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦
March10°3°52 mm16 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April13°5°50 mm14 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
May16°7°53 mm14 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦
June18°10°70 mm13 km/h16 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
July20°12°69 mm12 km/h16 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
August20°12°76 mm12 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦
September17°10°69 mm12 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
October14°7°79 mm13 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦
November10°4°77 mm14 km/h8 h 32 min✦
December7°2°76 mm14 km/h7 h 33 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Congleton in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Congleton in August?

Days average 20 °C (68 °F) and nights 12 °C (54 °F), with about 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 20°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Congleton?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Congleton in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 45 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 33 min in December to 16 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Congleton in August?

Hardly — August nights average 12 °C (54 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Congleton in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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