Penarth weather in August (Glamorgan, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does August bring to Penarth? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Penarth during August is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Penarth in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 184 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Penarth, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (12 KM, 8 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 Penarth, 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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