Exeter weather in August (Devon, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Exeter during August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Exeter during August, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 21°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 13°C.

Precipitation

Exeter in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 170 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Exeter. 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 Exeter climate page with graphs.

 

Exeter, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 170 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Exeter, 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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