South Shields weather in August (Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom)

Is South Shields a good destination in August, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in South Shields is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 20°C, cooling down at night to around 13°C.

Precipitation

South Shields in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. You can typically expect 15 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 173 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. 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 South Shields climate page with graphs.

 

South Shields, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 173 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Sunderland, the United Kingdom (10 KM, 6 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 South Shields, 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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