Glastonbury weather in August (Somerset, United Kingdom)

How does the August weather in Glastonbury compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During August, Glastonbury is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 22°C, cooling down at night to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Glastonbury in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 14 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 202 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Glastonbury.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July and August generally stand out with 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 Glastonbury climate page with graphs.

 

Glastonbury, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bristol, the United Kingdom (34 KM, 21 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.

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 Glastonbury, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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