Bassenthwaite Lake weather in August (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Bassenthwaite Lake in August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In August, Bassenthwaite Lake tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 19°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Bassenthwaite Lake in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 135 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bassenthwaite Lake, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (72 KM, 44 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 Bassenthwaite Lake, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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