Portsmouth weather in August (Hampshire, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Portsmouth in August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Portsmouth is usually perfect in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 21°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 15°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Portsmouth in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 208 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth climate page with graphs.

 

Portsmouth, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (25 KM, 15 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 Portsmouth, 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

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