Wellington weather in August (Somerset, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Wellington for August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Wellington during August, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 21°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Wellington in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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

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

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

 

Wellington, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (36 KM, 22 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 Wellington, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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