Porthmadog weather in August (Gwynedd, United Kingdom)

How does the August weather in Porthmadog compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Porthmadog includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 19°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 12°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Porthmadog in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With about 145 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Porthmadog, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 145 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bala, the United Kingdom (35 KM, 22 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 Porthmadog, 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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