Wigton weather in August (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Wigton this August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During August, Wigton usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 19°C. At night, they generally drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Wigton in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 17 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 135 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Wigton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (54 KM, 34 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 Wigton, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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