Somerset Weather in August

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

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Bath Bristol Weston-super-Mare Minehead

Thinking about venturing to Somerset, the United Kingdom this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Somerset in August

Somerset, the United Kingdom 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 (66°F) in Lynmouth to 22°C (72°F) in Bristol. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Bristol and 15°C (59°F) in Lynmouth.

To explore the conditions in Somerset, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chard with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Lynmouth with 103 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Bath enjoys approximately 202 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Somerset by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Somerset in August

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

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 Somerset

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

Temperature range in Somerset (August)

Precipitation variation in Somerset (August)

Bath

In August Bath generally has pleasant 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
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
219 hours
202 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Bath →

Bristol

In August Bristol generally has pleasant 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
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
219 hours
202 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
77 mm (3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Bristol →

Weston-super-Mare

In August Weston-super-Mare generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°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
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
184 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Weston-super-Mare →

Minehead

In August Minehead generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°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
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
184 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Minehead →

Wells

In August Wells generally has pleasant 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
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
219 hours
202 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Wells →

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

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bath 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Bristol 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Weston-super-Mare 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Minehead 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Wells 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Yeovil 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 76 mm (3 in)

Somerset weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

August in Somerset, the United Kingdom brings perfect weather. In Bath, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 13°C (55°F).

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

Bath averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

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

August is on the drier side in Somerset, the United Kingdom. Bath averages only about 77 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Somerset, the United Kingdom. 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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