Sherborne weather in August (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Is August a good time to explore Sherborne weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Sherborne is usually perfect in August, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 22°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 13°C.

Precipitation

Sherborne in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 210 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sherborne, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (52 KM, 32 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 Sherborne, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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