Powys Weather in August

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

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Planning a getaway to Powys, the United Kingdom 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 to Expect in Powys in August

Powys, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Powys 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 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Abergavenny.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Llanymynech with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to high rainfall in Abercraf with 117 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Abergavenny enjoys about 202 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Powys by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Powys in August

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

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 Powys

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

Temperature range in Powys (August)

Precipitation variation in Powys (August)

Abergavenny

In August Abergavenny generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°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
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
219 hours
202 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Abergavenny →

Llandrindod Wells

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

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Llandrindod Wells →

Builth Wells

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

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Builth Wells →

Rhayader

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

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
145 hours
111 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Rhayader →

Llanbister

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

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
145 hours
111 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Llanbister →

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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Abergavenny 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Llandrindod Wells 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Builth Wells 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Rhayader 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Llanbister 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Llanwrtyd Wells 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)

Powys weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Powys, the United Kingdom typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Abergavenny average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

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

In Abergavenny, the average daytime high in August is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 12°C (54°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Powys, the United Kingdom during August, with Abergavenny averaging close to 79 mm (3.1 in).

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Powys, the United Kingdom with overall perfect weather in Abergavenny. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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

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