Lyme Regis weather in August (Dorset, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Lyme Regis look like in August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The weather in Lyme Regis is usually perfect in August, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 21°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 14°C.

Precipitation

Lyme Regis in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 170 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

 

Lyme Regis, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (42 KM, 26 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 Lyme Regis, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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