Southwold weather in August (Suffolk, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Southwold during August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Southwold during August, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 20°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 16°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Southwold in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 12 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 200 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.

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, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Southwold, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 200 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Lowestoft, the United Kingdom (17 KM, 10 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 Southwold, 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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