Wales weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Wales 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 Wales in August?
Wales is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Wales generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August is a summer month.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C and nighttime temperatures around 14°C in Cardiff. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Wales.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cardiff with an average of 98 mm to high rainfall in Swansea with 109 mm. Cardiff enjoys a balanced 184 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Wales in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Wales climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 2 most popular destinations in Wales?
Average weather in Cardiff
In August Cardiff generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Swansea
In August Swansea generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Wales, in the United Kingdom.
Is August the best time to visit Wales?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Wales with overall perfect weather in Cardiff. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Cardiff. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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