Dawlish weather in August (Devon, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Dawlish this August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Dawlish is usually perfect in August, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 14°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Dawlish in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Expect around 12 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 170 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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 Dawlish climate page with graphs.

 

Dawlish, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (16 KM, 9 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 Dawlish, 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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