Kingston weather in August (Dorset, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Kingston as August approaches? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Kingston is usually perfect in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 20°C, cooling down at night to around 15°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Kingston in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 210 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

 

Kingston, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (54 KM, 33 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Kingston, 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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