Hampshire Weather in August

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Hampshire, the United Kingdom in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Hampshire in August

Hampshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Hampshire generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Southampton.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Liphook with an average of 68 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Bransgore with 79 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Southampton sees around 208 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Hampshire in August

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

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 Hampshire

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

Temperature range in Hampshire (August)

Precipitation variation in Hampshire (August)

Southampton

In August Southampton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
208 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Southampton →

Portsmouth

In August Portsmouth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
208 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Portsmouth →

Lymington

In August Lymington generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
208 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
76 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Lymington →

Winchester

In August Winchester generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
208 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Winchester →

Basingstoke

In August Basingstoke generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
208 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Basingstoke →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Hampshire, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Southampton 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Portsmouth 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Lymington 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Winchester 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Basingstoke 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Lyndhurst 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

Hampshire weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Hampshire, the United Kingdom in August. The popular destination of Southampton averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this summer month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Southampton peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in August, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Hampshire, the United Kingdom during August, with Southampton averaging close to 72 mm (2.8 in).

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Hampshire, the United Kingdom with overall perfect weather in Southampton. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Southampton. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Hampshire.

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