Sidmouth weather in August (Devon, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Sidmouth in August? Check the weather first! Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Sidmouth during August is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 21°C, cooling off to about 14°C at night. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Sidmouth in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 170 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sidmouth, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (21 KM, 13 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.

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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 Sidmouth, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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