Cumbria weather in August
Planning a getaway to Cumbria this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Cumbria in August?
Cumbria is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Cumbria generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In August, it is summer.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C and nighttime temperatures around 12°C in Windermere.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gilsland with an average of 95 mm to high rainfall in Grizebeck with 145 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 181 hours of sunlight expected in Windermere. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in Cumbria for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Cumbria climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Cumbria?
Average weather in Windermere
In August Windermere generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Keswick
In August Keswick generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Bowness-on-Windermere
In August Bowness-on-Windermere generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Ambleside
In August Ambleside generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Penrith
In August Penrith generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Cumbria?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Cumbria. 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 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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