Newquay weather in August (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Newquay this August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Newquay in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 20°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 14°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Newquay in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. On average, there are about 15 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 202 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Newquay, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 202 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Newquay, 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Newquay.

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