Chagford weather in August (Devon, United Kingdom)

How is August weather typically in Chagford? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Chagford during August to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. Expect temperatures to climb to 20°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 12°C.

Precipitation

Chagford in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 170 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

Chagford, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 13 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 Chagford, 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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