Irlam Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Irlam

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
18.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
15.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
85 mm
Avg Humidity
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85%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+6.2°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Irlam August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Irlam, with average highs near 18.8°C and lows around 11.3°C (mean 15.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 85 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

Irlam August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Irlam. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Augusts in Irlam were 1997 and 2022 — when the month averaged 17°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 12.2°C. Typical August days reach 18.8°C with nights near 11.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp15.0°C→15.9°C+0.9°C
Max Temp18.8°C→19.8°C+1°C
Min Temp11.1°C→12.0°C+0.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

12.0°C–13.3°C2 yr (4%)
13.3°C–14.5°C10 yr (22%)
14.5°C–15.8°C23 yr (51%)
15.8°C–17.0°C10 yr (22%)

Irlam August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is about average for rainfall in Irlam, averaging 85 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2004 with 184 mm, while the driest was 1995 at 19 mm.

Irlam August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Irlam during August averages 85%. The most humid August was 2002 at 87%, and the least humid was 2022 at 80%.

Irlam August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 4.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Irlam. The sunniest August was 1995 at 5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2008 at 3.4.

Irlam August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Irlam during August is 3.1 m/s. The windiest August was 1985 at 4.3 m/s, while the calmest were 1983 and 1984 at 2.3 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Irlam

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How August Ranks in Irlam

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Irlam Weather by Month

Irlam August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp14.4°C15.1°C15.3°C14.8°C16.0°C+1.6°C
Avg High18.1°C19.0°C19.0°C18.5°C19.8°C+1.7°C
Avg Low10.7°C11.1°C11.7°C11.1°C12.1°C+1.4°C
Avg Rain87 mm75 mm96 mm94 mm68 mm-19 mm

Extreme August Records in Irlam

🔥Warmest August28.3°C1990
🧊Coldest August5.4°C2020
🌧️Wettest August184 mm2004
🏜️Driest August19 mm1995
🌬️Windiest August4.3 m/s1985

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Irlam have risen by about 0.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 5.4°C (2020) to a record high of 28.3°C (1990).

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Rainfall in August is about average for rainfall, averaging 85 mm, with a wettest year of 184 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Irlam?

One of the best times to visit Irlam

August is one of the best times to visit Irlam. Expect days averaging 18.8°C and nights around 11.3°C (mean 15.1°C) — warmer than Irlam's yearly average — with higher rainfall (85 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Irlam'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 →

Irlam Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Irlam, with average highs near 18.8°C and lows around 11.3°C (mean 15.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 85 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 85 mm of rainfall in Irlam, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 184 mm (2004), and the driest just 19 mm (1995). Humidity sits around 85% and average wind speed is 3.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.1 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 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 18.8°C to 19.8°C and overnight lows from 11.1°C to 12°C over the same span.
August Weather in Irlam, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202520.4°C16.3°C12.2°C25.7°C9.5°C33 mm82%3 m/s4.3
202419.3°C15.6°C11.9°C23.8°C8.2°C53 mm84%3.5 m/s4
202319.1°C15.5°C11.8°C24.7°C9.5°C105 mm85%3.2 m/s4.2
202221.4°C17.0°C12.6°C27.9°C8.9°C38 mm80%2.4 m/s4.7
202118.8°C15.2°C11.5°C21.6°C8.7°C59 mm85%2.7 m/s3.9
202020.0°C16.2°C12.4°C27.4°C5.4°C120 mm85%3.4 m/s3.9
201919.6°C15.9°C12.1°C26.3°C9.3°C114 mm85%3.4 m/s4.1
201819.2°C15.5°C11.7°C24.0°C6.6°C64 mm85%2.9 m/s3.8
201717.8°C14.2°C10.6°C21.9°C7.8°C87 mm86%3 m/s4.2
201619.0°C15.4°C11.8°C23.5°C8.9°C96 mm86%3.4 m/s4.1
201518.8°C14.7°C10.7°C22.8°C7.3°C98 mm83%3 m/s4.1
201417.0°C13.7°C10.4°C20.4°C6.1°C118 mm84%3.7 m/s4.2
201319.2°C15.4°C11.5°C25.7°C9.0°C87 mm85%3 m/s4.2
201218.8°C15.1°C11.5°C22.4°C6.6°C113 mm87%2.9 m/s3.8
201117.6°C14.1°C10.6°C22.2°C8.3°C87 mm84%2.8 m/s3.7
201017.7°C13.9°C10.1°C22.7°C5.8°C73 mm85%3.2 m/s4.2
200918.9°C15.3°C11.7°C22.7°C8.8°C87 mm85%3.5 m/s4
200818.6°C15.3°C12.0°C22.6°C7.6°C127 mm87%3.3 m/s3.4
200718.1°C14.4°C10.7°C23.3°C7.9°C65 mm86%3.1 m/s4.2
200617.9°C14.7°C11.5°C23.2°C9.0°C96 mm86%3.4 m/s3.9
200518.9°C14.9°C11.0°C24.3°C8.3°C70 mm85%3 m/s4.5
2004 🌧️19.8°C16.3°C12.8°C24.7°C8.5°C184 mm86%2.9 m/s4
200320.3°C16.3°C12.3°C27.5°C6.9°C31 mm84%2.4 m/s4.3
200219.3°C15.4°C11.6°C24.3°C9.2°C115 mm87%2.4 m/s3.8
200119.1°C15.4°C11.6°C23.0°C8.6°C100 mm85%2.6 m/s3.9
200018.8°C15.0°C11.3°C22.9°C8.2°C89 mm86%2.6 m/s4.2
199918.3°C14.7°C11.0°C24.8°C5.5°C112 mm86%2.9 m/s3.8
199818.3°C14.6°C10.9°C23.1°C6.5°C68 mm86%3.4 m/s4.2
1997 🔥21.2°C17.0°C12.7°C25.6°C9.2°C79 mm85%2.7 m/s4.3
199618.8°C15.0°C11.2°C24.8°C8.2°C87 mm84%2.8 m/s4.2
199521.4°C16.8°C12.1°C26.7°C7.2°C19 mm81%2.7 m/s5
199417.8°C14.3°C10.7°C23.4°C7.1°C86 mm83%3.2 m/s4.2
199317.0°C13.0°C9.0°C20.4°C5.5°C63 mm85%2.8 m/s4.2
199217.3°C13.7°C10.2°C20.4°C6.2°C130 mm83%3.7 m/s4.1
199119.8°C15.4°C11.0°C22.4°C7.9°C42 mm84%2.8 m/s4.1
199020.0°C16.2°C12.3°C28.3°C8.3°C64 mm83%3.2 m/s3.9
198918.5°C14.7°C10.8°C22.0°C6.6°C78 mm83%3.4 m/s4.2
198817.3°C13.8°C10.3°C24.3°C8.3°C90 mm84%3.5 m/s4.2
198717.5°C14.2°C10.9°C23.9°C6.9°C109 mm86%3 m/s3.8
1986 ❄️15.6°C12.2°C8.7°C18.6°C6.2°C109 mm84%3.5 m/s3.8
198516.5°C13.3°C10.1°C19.8°C7.4°C117 mm86%4.3 m/s3.6
198420.6°C16.3°C12.0°C24.7°C7.9°C56 mm82%2.3 m/s4.5
198320.0°C15.6°C11.1°C24.3°C6.0°C47 mm83%2.3 m/s—
198218.0°C14.5°C11.0°C25.0°C7.4°C107 mm84%3.6 m/s—
198118.9°C15.1°C11.2°C22.1°C7.9°C71 mm85%2.5 m/s—

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

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Irlam August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Irlam in August?▼

The average high in August is around 18.8°C with lows near 11.3°C (mean 15.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Irlam in August?▼

August averages 85 mm of rainfall in Irlam, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 184 mm in 2004.

What was the hottest August on record in Irlam?▼

The hottest August reached 28.3°C in 1990. The coldest dipped to 5.4°C in 2020.

Has August in Irlam 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 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 18.8°C to 19.8°C and overnight lows from 11.1°C to 12°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Irlam?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Irlam and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 18.8°C daytime highs and 11.3°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Irlam?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Irlam, averaging 15.1°C.

What should I pack for Irlam in August?▼

For August in Irlam, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 18.8°C and lows of 11.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Irlam humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 85% — quite humid.

How windy is Irlam in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 3.1 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 4.3 m/s (1985).

Which August had the most rainfall in Irlam?▼

The wettest August on record was 2004 with 184 mm. On average, August sees 85 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 Irlam 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.