Whitehaven weather in August (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Whitehaven this August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During August, Whitehaven usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 18°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 14°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Whitehaven in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, July and August 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 Whitehaven climate page with graphs.

 

Whitehaven, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Whitehaven, 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

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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