Monthly climate guide
Bradford weather in August
Expect mild weather in Bradford in August: afternoons reach about 18°C (64°F), while nights drop to around 10°C (50°F). Around 108 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 2°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- In Bradford, August is late summer.
- August is Bradford's second warmest month.
- Bradford is usually about 2°C cooler than York, 50 km away, in August.
It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
18°C
64°F
Avg low
10°C
50°F
Rainfall
108 mm
wet
Humidity
86%
relative
Sky
74%
cloud · often cloudy
Bradford weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 40°F | 1°C / 33°F | 85 mm | 96% | 75% |
| February | 5°C / 42°F | 1°C / 33°F | 75 mm | 94% | 75% |
| March | 8°C / 46°F | 1°C / 34°F | 70 mm | 91% | 73% |
| April | 11°C / 52°F | 3°C / 37°F | 56 mm | 86% | 70% |
| May | 14°C / 57°F | 6°C / 42°F | 69 mm | 84% | 69% |
| June | 17°C / 62°F | 8°C / 47°F | 98 mm | 84% | 76% |
| July | 19°C / 66°F | 10°C / 50°F | 92 mm | 84% | 72% |
| August | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 50°F | 108 mm | 86% | 74% |
| September | 16°C / 60°F | 8°C / 47°F | 77 mm | 88% | 70% |
| October | 12°C / 54°F | 6°C / 43°F | 98 mm | 92% | 73% |
| November | 8°C / 46°F | 3°C / 38°F | 96 mm | 96% | 74% |
| December | 6°C / 43°F | 2°C / 36°F | 104 mm | 96% | 73% |
What to pack for August
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is August a good time to visit Bradford?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Bradford →Other United Kingdom cities in August
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Bradford in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Bradford?
August is one of the wetter months in Bradford, with about 108 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Bradford in August?
Average highs are about 18°C (64°F) and average lows about 10°C (50°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Bradford in August?
Bradford typically gets around 108 mm of rain in August — wet. It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Bradford (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.