Windermere weather in August (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Windermere in August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Windermere includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 19°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Windermere in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 181 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Windermere. May, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, 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 Windermere climate page with graphs.

 

Windermere, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 181 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (63 KM, 39 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 Windermere, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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