Gilcrux weather in August (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Gilcrux this August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Gilcrux includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C.

Precipitation

Gilcrux in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Expect around 17 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 135 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. May, July and August 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 Gilcrux climate page with graphs.

 

Gilcrux, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (66 KM, 41 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 Gilcrux, 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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