Buttermere weather in August (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Buttermere this August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Buttermere includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Buttermere in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Buttermere. May, July and August typically offer 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 Buttermere climate page with graphs.

 

Buttermere, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

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

Temperatures

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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 Buttermere, 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

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Buttermere.

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