Polzeath weather in August (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Polzeath in August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Polzeath during August is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 20°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 14°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Polzeath in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 202 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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 Polzeath climate page with graphs.

 

Polzeath, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newquay, the United Kingdom (21 KM, 13 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 Polzeath, 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

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