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Cumbria Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in August.

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Windermere Keswick Bowness-on-Windermere Ambleside

Planning a journey to Cumbria, the United Kingdom this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Cumbria in August

Cumbria, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Cumbria generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Windermere.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cumbria, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gilsland with an average of 95 mm (3.7 in) to high rainfall in Grizebeck with 145 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Windermere as an example - it receives around 181 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Cumbria by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cumbria — and find the best time to visit. (based on Windermere)

January7°C (45°F) February7°C (45°F) March9°C (48°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Cumbria →

Best Places to Visit in Cumbria in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cumbria.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cumbria

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Cumbria, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Cumbria (August)

Precipitation variation in Cumbria (August)

Windermere

In August Windermere generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
181 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Windermere →

Keswick

In August Keswick generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Keswick →

Bowness-on-Windermere

In August Bowness-on-Windermere generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
181 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Bowness-on-Windermere →

Ambleside

In August Ambleside generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
181 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Ambleside →

Penrith

In August Penrith generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cumbria in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Windermere 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Keswick 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Bowness-on-Windermere 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Ambleside 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Penrith 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Kendal 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)

Cumbria weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in August?

In August, Cumbria, the United Kingdom generally has tolerable weather conditions. Windermere sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in August?

Daytime temperatures in Windermere peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in August, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

Does Cumbria, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in August?

Cumbria, the United Kingdom sees substantial rainfall in August. Windermere typically averages about 131 mm (5.2 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Cumbria, the United Kingdom?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Cumbria, the United Kingdom. Typically, the climate in Windermere is tolerable. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Cumbria, the United Kingdom is in May, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Windermere. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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