Seaham weather in August (Durham, United Kingdom)

Is Seaham a good destination in August, weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Seaham during August, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Seaham in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 173 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Seaham climate page with graphs.

 

Seaham, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 173 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sunderland, the United Kingdom (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Seaham, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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