Plymouth weather in August (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does August bring to Plymouth? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Plymouth is usually perfect in August, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 20°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 14°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Plymouth in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 205 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 Plymouth. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Plymouth, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 82%  

Sunshine 205 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 Plymouth, 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 Plymouth.

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