Dufton weather in August (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

How is August weather typically in Dufton? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Dufton includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Dufton in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 169 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 Dufton. May, June, July, August and September 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 Dufton climate page with graphs.

 

Dufton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 169 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (68 KM, 42 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 Dufton, 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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