Carlisle weather in August (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Carlisle this August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Carlisle includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 19°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Carlisle in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. On average, there are about 17 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 135 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July typically offers 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 Carlisle climate page with graphs.

 

Carlisle, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (49 KM, 30 Miles).

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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 Carlisle, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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