Portesham weather in August (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Portesham in August? Check the weather first! Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Portesham during August, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in August. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 21°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 14°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Portesham in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Expect around 12 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 170 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Portesham. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Portesham, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (68 KM, 42 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 Portesham, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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