Dolgellau weather in August (Gwynedd, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Dolgellau in August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In August, Dolgellau usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Dolgellau in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 145 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dolgellau, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 145 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bala, the United Kingdom (26 KM, 16 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 Dolgellau, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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