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Derby weather in August

Long-run climate averages for Derby, England in August, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

August at a glance

In August, Derby averages 20°C by day and 12°C at night. The wettest month is usually October.

August in Derby averages a daytime high of 20°C and an overnight low of 12°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. It is among the three warmest months of the year here. Across the whole year Derby sees roughly 739 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Derby forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Derby weather by month

what to expect in Derby through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Derby's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Derby by season.

Jan
7°
2°
Cold
Feb
7°
1°
Cold
Mar
9°
3°
Cool
Apr
12°
5°
Cool
May
15°
7°
Mild
Jun
19°
10°
Mild
Jul
20°
12°
Mild
Aug
20°
12°
Mild
Sep
18°
10°
Mild
Oct
14°
7°
Cool
Wettest
Nov
9°
4°
Cool
Dec
7°
3°
Cold

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Derby, scoring 89/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 79. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Derby in August?
Derby averages a daytime high of 20°C in August, with overnight lows around 12°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is August a good time to visit Derby?
The most comfortable time to visit Derby is usually June, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Derby in August?
The wettest month in Derby is usually October. Across the year the city sees roughly 739 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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