Portreath weather in August (Cornwall, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Portreath this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Portreath during August is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August marks the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 20°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 15°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Portreath in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 202 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, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portreath, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newquay, the United Kingdom (22 KM, 14 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 Portreath, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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