South Downs National Park Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in August.

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Arundel Midhurst Alfriston Petersfield

Are you planning a trip a to South Downs National Park, 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 South Downs National Park in August

South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in South Downs National Park generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Alfriston at 20°C (68°F) and warm in Petersfield at 22°C (72°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Petersfield and 15°C (59°F) in Alfriston. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 68 mm (2.7 in) in Arundel.

Explore South Downs National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Downs National Park - and find the best time to visit. (based on Arundel)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October16°C (61°F) November13°C (55°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Downs National Park in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across South Downs National Park.

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 South Downs National Park

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in South Downs National Park (August)

Precipitation variation in South Downs National Park (August)

Arundel

In August Arundel 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 excellent 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 rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Arundel →

Midhurst

In August Midhurst generally has high 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 excellent 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)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Midhurst →

Alfriston

In August Alfriston 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 excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Alfriston →

Petersfield

In August Petersfield 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 excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°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
59 mm (2.3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Petersfield →

East Meon

In August East Meon 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 excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°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
60 mm (2.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in South Downs National Park, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Downs National Park in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Arundel 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Midhurst 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Alfriston 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Petersfield 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
East Meon 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Cocking 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

South Downs National Park weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in August?

Expect excellent weather across South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in August. The popular destination of Arundel averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in August?

In Arundel, the average daytime high in August is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

Does South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom. Arundel averages only about 68 mm (2.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom with overall excellent weather in Arundel.

On average, the best time to visit South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally excellent weather in Arundel. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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