Leigh weather in August (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Leigh in August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The weather in Leigh during August is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 22°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Leigh in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 210 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Leigh, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (56 KM, 35 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 Leigh, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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