Bowness-on-Windermere weather in August (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Bowness-on-Windermere usually fare in August? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Bowness-on-Windermere generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 19°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 12°C.

Precipitation

Bowness-on-Windermere in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 181 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Bowness-on-Windermere. May, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bowness-on-Windermere, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 181 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (61 KM, 38 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 Bowness-on-Windermere, 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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