Porthcawl weather in August (Glamorgan, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Porthcawl in August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Porthcawl generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 20°C, cooling off to about 14°C at night. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Porthcawl in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 184 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July typically offers 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 Porthcawl climate page with graphs.

 

Porthcawl, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (26 KM, 16 Miles).

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.

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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 Porthcawl, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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