Melksham weather in August (Wiltshire, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Melksham in August? Check the weather first! See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Melksham in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 22°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Melksham in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With around 202 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Melksham, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bristol, the United Kingdom (32 KM, 19 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 Melksham, 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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