Penrith weather in August (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Penrith usually fare in August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Penrith includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 19°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Penrith in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days days of rainfall are expected.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Penrith, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Penrith, 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

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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