Bath weather in August (Somerset, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Bath this August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Bath during August to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 22°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 13°C.

Precipitation

Bath in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 202 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, 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 Bath climate page with graphs.

 

Bath, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bristol, the United Kingdom (17 KM, 10 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Bath, 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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