Ashburton weather in August (Devon, United Kingdom)

Is August a good time to explore Ashburton weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During August, Ashburton is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 21°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Ashburton in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 170 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August 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 Ashburton climate page with graphs.

 

Ashburton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (27 KM, 16 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 Ashburton, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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