Paignton weather in August (Devon, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Paignton in August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Paignton is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 20°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 14°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Paignton in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 170 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Paignton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (31 KM, 19 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 Paignton, 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

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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