Taunton weather in August (Somerset, United Kingdom)

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

Temperatures

The weather in Taunton is usually perfect in August, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Taunton in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. This month experiences about 14 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 170 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Taunton. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Taunton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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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 Taunton, 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

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