West Down weather in August (Devon, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in West Down this August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, August in West Down includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 19°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 15°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

West Down in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 184 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

West Down, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

* Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (60 KM, 37 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 West Down, 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?

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