Weather in August in Somerset
Thinking about venturing to Somerset this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Somerset in August?
Somerset is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Somerset generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of August is in the summer season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 19°C in Lynmouth to 22°C in Bristol. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Bristol and 15°C in Lynmouth.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chard with an average of 70 mm to high rainfall in Lynmouth with 103 mm.Average sunshine
The city Bath usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Somerset in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Somerset climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Somerset?
Bath
In August Bath generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bristol
In August Bristol generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Weston-super-Mare
In August Weston-super-Mare generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Porlock
In August Porlock generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Minehead
In August Minehead generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Somerset, in the United Kingdom.
Is August the best time to visit Somerset?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Somerset. Typically, the climate in Bath is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Bath. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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