Falmouth weather in August (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Falmouth this August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Falmouth is usually perfect in August, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 20°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 14°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Falmouth in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 202 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Falmouth, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newquay, the United Kingdom (29 KM, 18 Miles).

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.

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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 Falmouth, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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