Kendal weather in August (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Kendal usually fare in August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Kendal typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 19°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 11°C.

Precipitation

Kendal in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 181 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Kendal. May, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November 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 Kendal climate page with graphs.

 

Kendal, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 181 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (60 KM, 37 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 Kendal, 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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