Southport weather in August (Merseyside, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Southport in August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Southport typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Southport in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 181 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Southport, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 181 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 11 Miles).

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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 Southport in August?

For visitors traveling to Southport, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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