Penzance weather in August (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Penzance during August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Penzance typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Penzance in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Penzance, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newquay, the United Kingdom (46 KM, 28 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 Penzance, 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

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 Penzance.

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