August Rainfall and Precipitation in Wales
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Wales, the United Kingdom in August.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Wales precipitation in August: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Wales, the United Kingdom receive in August?
Cardiff stays mostly dry in August, with average rainfall close to 98 mm (3.9 in).
How many days does it rain in Wales, the United Kingdom in August?
Cardiff sees roughly 15 days rainy days during August.
Is August part of the rainy season in Wales, the United Kingdom?
Not really. August is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Wales, the United Kingdom.
What is the wettest city in August in Wales, the United Kingdom?
Swansea is the wettest city in Wales, the United Kingdom in August according to our database, with average rainfall of around 109 mm (4.3 in).
What is the driest city in August in Wales, the United Kingdom?
Based on our database, Cardiff sees the least rainfall in Wales, the United Kingdom in August, with around 98 mm (3.9 in) on average.
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