Sun, sea & sand

Weston-super-Mare weather in August

Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in August

Poor

Best time to visit: July – August

What is the weather like in Weston-super-Mare in August?

In August, Weston-super-Mare is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weston-super-Mare.

August compared

How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.

JulyJulAugustAugSeptemberSep
Score313019
Day20°20°18°
Night14°14°12°
Sea18°19°17°
Sun7 h6 h5 h
Rain days111210

More details for August

Daylight
14 h 40 min05:57 – 20:37
UV index
6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
66 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+1Europe/London

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %15 %
  • Seaweight 25 %23 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %46 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in August

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Weston-super-Mare in August: quick answers

Is Weston-super-Mare hot in August?

No. In August, Weston-super-Mare is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 14 °C.

Can you swim in Weston-super-Mare in August?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in August the sea averages just 18.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

Does it rain much in Weston-super-Mare in August?

Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total.

Weston-super-Mare month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences