Shanklin weather in August (Isle of Wight, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Shanklin in August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Shanklin is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 21°C, cooling down at night to around 15°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Shanklin in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 208 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Shanklin. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shanklin, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (35 KM, 21 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 Shanklin, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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