Amesbury weather in August (Wiltshire, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Amesbury look like in August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Amesbury during August to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 22°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Amesbury in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 210 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Amesbury, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 Amesbury, 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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