Burnham on Sea weather in August (Somerset, United Kingdom)

How does the August weather in Burnham on Sea compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Burnham on Sea during August is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 21°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 14°C.

Precipitation

Burnham on Sea in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. On average, there are about 14 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With about 184 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Burnham on Sea. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Burnham on Sea, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

* Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (30 KM, 19 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 Burnham on Sea, 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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