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Gurnard weather in August (Isle of Wight, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Gurnard in August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Gurnard during August, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 15°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Gurnard in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 11 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 208 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

 

Gurnard, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 67 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 208 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (18 KM, 11 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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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 Gurnard, 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. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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