Barnstaple weather in August (Devon, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Barnstaple for August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The weather in Barnstaple is usually perfect in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 20°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 14°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Barnstaple in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 170 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Barnstaple. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Barnstaple, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (54 KM, 33 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 Barnstaple, 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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