Taunton Weather in August
What's the weather like in Taunton (England) in August 2024?
The climate in Taunton during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
August is in the summer in Taunton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 20.3°C 68.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 12°C 53.5°F |
| Average temperature | 16.1°C 61°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 63 mm 2.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 14 days |
| Sea temperature | 16.2°C 61.2°F |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Windspeed | 14.4kph 9 mph |
On average August is the 5th driest month of the year in Taunton with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Taunton
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Taunton in August 2024.
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Taunton weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 20.3°C 68.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 51mm 2ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 6.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 7.4°C 45.3°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 87mm 3.4ins |
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