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Helston weather in August (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

How does the August weather in Helston compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Helston in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 20°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 15°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Helston in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 202 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Helston, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 71 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 202 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Newquay, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 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 Helston, 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
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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