Weymouth weather in August (Dorset, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Weymouth usually fare in August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During August, Weymouth is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 20°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 15°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Weymouth in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 12 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 210 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Weymouth, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (69 KM, 42 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 Weymouth, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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