Swanage weather in August (Dorset, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Swanage for August? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During August, Swanage is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 20°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 15°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Swanage in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. On average, there are about 11 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 208 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

 

Swanage, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (51 KM, 31 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 Swanage, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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