Poole weather in August (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Poole in August? Check the weather first! Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During August, Poole is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Expect temperatures to climb to 21°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 15°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Poole in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 210 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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 and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Poole, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (42 KM, 26 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 Poole, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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