Gosforth weather in August (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Is August a good time to explore Gosforth weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In August, Gosforth typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Gosforth in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 181 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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 Gosforth climate page with graphs.

 

Gosforth, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 181 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (71 KM, 44 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 Gosforth, 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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