Winchester weather in August (Hampshire, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Winchester in August? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During August, Winchester experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 22°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Winchester in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 208 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Winchester climate page with graphs.

 

Winchester, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (18 KM, 11 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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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 Winchester, 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. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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