August · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Bath in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bath in August
Average temperature 17°C, 51 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.1/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Bath scores 9.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 17°C, 51 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bath is an 18th-century spa town built around Roman baths, with the Royal Crescent, the Circus, and Pulteney Bridge spanning the Avon.
August: the best month of the year in Bath
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 51 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Bath at 9.1/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bath in August?
- In August, Bath averages 17°C, 51 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Bath?
- August earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bath in August?
- Expect about 51 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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