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Great Dunmow weather in August (Essex, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Great Dunmow this August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Great Dunmow during August to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Great Dunmow in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 205 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Great Dunmow. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Great Dunmow, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 67 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (17 KM, 10 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 Great Dunmow, 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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