Alton Pancras weather in August (Dorset, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Alton Pancras during August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Alton Pancras during August to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 13°C.

Precipitation

Alton Pancras in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 210 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Alton Pancras. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Alton Pancras climate page with graphs.

 

Alton Pancras, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Alton Pancras, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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