Sidmouth weather in August (Devon, United Kingdom)

What can you expect from the weather in Sidmouth during August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Sidmouth, August is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Sidmouth in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 170 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Sidmouth in August?

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 in August.

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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