Coniston weather in August (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

How does the August weather in Coniston compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

August in Coniston generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 18°C. At night, it falls to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Coniston in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. This month experiences about 18 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 181 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Coniston. May, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Coniston, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 181 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (61 KM, 38 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 Coniston, 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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