Wiltshire Weather in August

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

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Swindon Bradford on Avon Box Devizes

Planning a journey to Wiltshire, the United Kingdom this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Wiltshire in August

Wiltshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Wiltshire generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Swindon.

For a closer look at conditions across Wiltshire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Downton with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Midsomer Norton with 80 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

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

Explore Wiltshire by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°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) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Wiltshire →

Best Places to Visit in Wiltshire in August

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

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 Wiltshire

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

Temperature range in Wiltshire (August)

Precipitation variation in Wiltshire (August)

Swindon

In August Swindon 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)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
202 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Swindon →

Bradford on Avon

In August Bradford on Avon 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)
78 mm (3.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Bradford on Avon →

Box

In August Box 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)
76 mm (3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Box →

Devizes

In August Devizes 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)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
210 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Devizes →

Warminster

In August Warminster 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)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
210 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Warminster →

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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Swindon 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Bradford on Avon 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Box 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Devizes 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Warminster 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Corsham 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 75 mm (3 in)

Wiltshire weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

In August, Wiltshire, the United Kingdom generally has perfect weather conditions. Swindon sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

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

In Swindon, the average daytime high in August is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

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

August is on the drier side in Wiltshire, the United Kingdom. Swindon averages only about 72 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Wiltshire, the United Kingdom. Typically, the climate in Swindon is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Swindon. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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