Cranborne weather in August (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Cranborne this August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During August, Cranborne is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 14°C.

Precipitation

Cranborne in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

Average sunshine

With approximately 210 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Cranborne. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cranborne, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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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 Cranborne, 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

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