Minehead weather in August (Somerset, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does August bring to Minehead? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Minehead during August is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 20°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 15°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Minehead in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 184 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Minehead, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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 Minehead, 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. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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