Christchurch weather in August (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Christchurch during August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Christchurch in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 21°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 15°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Christchurch in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 208 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Christchurch, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (32 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 Christchurch, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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