Cartmel weather in August (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Cartmel during August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Cartmel typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Anticipate daytime highs near 19°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 13°C.

Precipitation

Cartmel in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 181 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cartmel, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 181 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (43 KM, 26 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 Cartmel, 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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