Launceston weather in August (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Launceston this August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Launceston in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 20°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Launceston in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. On average, there are about 15 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 205 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Launceston.

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

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

 

Launceston, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Plymouth, the United Kingdom (33 KM, 20 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 Launceston, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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