Warwick Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Warwick

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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19.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
6.0°C
Avg Temp
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12.9°C
Avg Rain
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27 mm
Avg Humidity
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67%
Avg Wind
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2.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-5.7°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Warwick August Weather Overview

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Warwick, with average highs near 19.8°C and lows around 6°C (mean 12.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 27 mm of rainfall and 67% relative humidity across the period.

Warwick August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Warwick. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Warwick was 2024 — when the month averaged 16.8°C — while the coldest was 1990 at 10.1°C. Typical August days reach 19.8°C with nights near 6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.6°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp11.6°C→14.5°C+2.9°C
Max Temp18.2°C→21.3°C+3.1°C
Min Temp5.0°C→7.8°C+2.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.8°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

10.0°C–11.8°C8 yr (18%)
11.8°C–13.5°C25 yr (56%)
13.5°C–15.3°C9 yr (20%)
15.3°C–17.0°C3 yr (7%)

Warwick August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the drier months in Warwick, averaging 27 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2007 with 80 mm, while the driest was 1991 at 0 mm.

Warwick August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Warwick during August averages 67%. The most humid August was 1998 at 83%, and the least humid was 2018 at 49%.

Warwick August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 4.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Warwick. The sunniest Augusts were 2009, 2017 and 2018 at 4.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1998 at 3.7.

Warwick August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Warwick during August is 2.3 m/s. The windiest August was 1990 at 2.9 m/s, while the calmest were 1994, 2006 and 2023, among others at 2 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Warwick

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Cold
Morning
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Mild
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How August Ranks in Warwick

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Warwick Weather by Month

Warwick August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp11.7°C12.6°C13.2°C13.3°C14.3°C+2.6°C
Avg High18.1°C19.4°C20.3°C20.3°C21.1°C+3°C
Avg Low5.3°C5.7°C6.0°C6.2°C7.5°C+2.2°C
Avg Rain37 mm25 mm24 mm28 mm17 mm-20 mm

Extreme August Records in Warwick

🔥Warmest August32.7°C2009
🧊Coldest August-3.0°C1995
🌧️Wettest August80 mm2007
🏜️Driest August0 mm1991
🌬️Windiest August2.9 m/s1990

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Warwick have risen by about 2.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of -3°C (1995) to a record high of 32.7°C (2009).

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Rainfall in August is one of the drier months, averaging 27 mm, with a wettest year of 80 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.8°C per decade while lows rose 0.5°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Warwick?

A quieter season to visit Warwick

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of March and November tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Warwick. That said, August — with days averaging 19.8°C and nights around 6°C (mean 12.9°C) and low rainfall (27 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Warwick's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Warwick Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Warwick, with average highs near 19.8°C and lows around 6°C (mean 12.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 27 mm of rainfall and 67% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 27 mm of rainfall in Warwick, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 80 mm (2007), and the driest just 0 mm (1991). Humidity sits around 67% and average wind speed is 2.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.3 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How August has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 2.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 18.2°C to 21.3°C and overnight lows from 5°C to 7.8°C over the same span.
August Weather in Warwick, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202519.0°C13.1°C7.2°C25.8°C1.5°C16 mm73%2.3 m/s4.1
2024 🔥23.7°C16.8°C9.9°C31.5°C3.1°C28 mm68%2.2 m/s4
202323.2°C16.0°C8.9°C27.3°C4.1°C5 mm61%2 m/s4.2
202219.2°C12.8°C6.3°C23.6°C1.1°C23 mm73%2.1 m/s4.1
202121.3°C14.0°C6.6°C26.6°C0.6°C8 mm67%2.2 m/s4.4
202020.3°C13.3°C6.3°C26.7°C1.4°C22 mm64%2.5 m/s4.6
201921.7°C14.4°C7.1°C26.0°C1.6°C4 mm55%2.2 m/s4.5
201821.3°C13.4°C5.5°C25.8°C0.3°C6 mm49%2.4 m/s4.9
201722.3°C14.1°C6.0°C29.0°C1.5°C3 mm50%2.1 m/s4.9
201619.9°C13.3°C6.7°C24.3°C2.3°C43 mm71%2.1 m/s4.1
201520.8°C13.5°C6.2°C26.5°C-0.1°C23 mm64%2.1 m/s4.5
201419.2°C13.2°C7.1°C23.3°C2.2°C57 mm72%2.4 m/s3.9
201321.5°C13.9°C6.4°C27.7°C-0.4°C4 mm60%2.1 m/s4.8
201219.6°C12.3°C5.0°C25.7°C0.6°C6 mm61%2.1 m/s4.7
201119.6°C13.3°C7.0°C24.2°C2.2°C56 mm73%2.1 m/s4
201017.5°C11.2°C4.9°C24.0°C0.6°C78 mm74%2.6 m/s4.3
200923.6°C15.9°C8.1°C32.7°C3.5°C6 mm58%2.1 m/s4.9
200818.3°C11.0°C3.8°C25.3°C-2.2°C16 mm64%2.4 m/s4.5
2007 🌧️20.2°C13.9°C7.6°C25.1°C0.8°C80 mm69%2.5 m/s3.8
200621.3°C13.8°C6.3°C26.6°C2.6°C27 mm59%2 m/s4.4
200519.9°C12.7°C5.5°C24.5°C-0.3°C10 mm68%2.1 m/s4.3
200420.4°C12.9°C5.3°C27.5°C1.0°C27 mm58%2.4 m/s4.6
200320.3°C13.3°C6.3°C26.7°C-1.7°C13 mm68%2.3 m/s4.2
200220.3°C13.3°C6.3°C26.3°C0.2°C40 mm65%2.3 m/s4
200119.4°C12.0°C4.6°C22.6°C0.5°C16 mm64%2.5 m/s4.4
200019.6°C12.7°C5.8°C24.7°C0.2°C7 mm62%2.5 m/s4.3
199918.9°C12.9°C6.9°C23.5°C2.0°C35 mm76%2.2 m/s4.2
199818.4°C13.3°C8.2°C21.6°C-0.3°C76 mm83%2.4 m/s3.7
199720.2°C12.9°C5.6°C24.4°C-0.2°C3 mm62%2.1 m/s4.6
199618.6°C12.1°C5.6°C25.5°C0.2°C52 mm72%2.2 m/s4.2
199521.1°C13.7°C6.3°C30.9°C-3.0°C5 mm65%2.1 m/s4.5
199419.8°C12.5°C5.2°C25.0°C-1.1°C6 mm61%2 m/s4.5
199320.3°C13.2°C6.0°C24.0°C1.2°C16 mm68%2.1 m/s4.4
199219.6°C12.3°C5.0°C25.1°C0.7°C37 mm62%2.6 m/s4.4
199120.6°C12.8°C5.0°C26.1°C0.0°C0 mm57%2.5 m/s4.6
1990 ❄️16.5°C10.1°C3.7°C20.9°C0.0°C19 mm70%2.9 m/s4.5
198917.1°C10.4°C3.7°C23.2°C-1.0°C19 mm70%2.3 m/s4.5
198817.8°C12.0°C6.3°C23.3°C-1.9°C51 mm81%2.3 m/s4
198719.2°C13.1°C7.1°C22.8°C1.6°C68 mm76%2.3 m/s4
198617.9°C11.5°C5.2°C21.5°C1.6°C42 mm69%2.2 m/s4.2
198518.5°C11.9°C5.2°C24.5°C-2.4°C56 mm73%2.2 m/s4
198417.2°C10.8°C4.4°C22.2°C-0.2°C28 mm74%2.4 m/s4.6
198316.3°C10.9°C5.5°C18.8°C0.0°C41 mm83%2.2 m/s—
198221.0°C13.7°C6.5°C26.3°C-0.5°C9 mm66%2 m/s—
198117.9°C10.7°C3.5°C22.6°C-0.1°C24 mm65%2.6 m/s—

Actual recorded August data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Warwick August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Warwick in August?▼

The average high in August is around 19.8°C with lows near 6°C (mean 12.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Warwick in August?▼

August averages 27 mm of rainfall in Warwick, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 80 mm in 2007.

What was the hottest August on record in Warwick?▼

The hottest August reached 32.7°C in 2009. The coldest dipped to -3°C in 1995.

Has August in Warwick gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 2.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 18.2°C to 21.3°C and overnight lows from 5°C to 7.8°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Warwick?▼

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Warwick and one of the drier months, so plan for around 19.8°C daytime highs and 6°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Warwick?▼

Not quite — August is the 3rd coolest month in Warwick, averaging 12.9°C.

What should I pack for Warwick in August?▼

For August in Warwick, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 19.8°C and lows of 6°C.

Is Warwick humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 67% — moderately humid.

How windy is Warwick in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 2.3 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 2.9 m/s (1990).

Which August had the most rainfall in Warwick?▼

The wettest August on record was 2007 with 80 mm. On average, August sees 27 mm.

Where does this August weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Warwick behaves each August, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for August specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.