Swansea weather in August (Wales, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Swansea usually fare in August? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Swansea includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Swansea in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 184 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with 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 Swansea climate page with graphs.

 

Swansea, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

* Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (48 KM, 29 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 Swansea, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Swansea.

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