Hawkshead weather in August (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does August bring to Hawkshead? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In August, Hawkshead usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Hawkshead in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 181 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Hawkshead. May, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hawkshead, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 181 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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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 Hawkshead, 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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