Torquay weather in August (Devon, United Kingdom)

How is August weather typically in Torquay? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During August, Torquay is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of the summer season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 20°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 14°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Torquay in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. On average, there are about 12 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 170 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Torquay, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (28 KM, 17 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 Torquay, 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

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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