The climate in Plymouth during August can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Plymouth and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 27.4°C 81.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 15.3°C 59.5°F |
| Average temperature | 21.3°C 70.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 10.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 86 mm 3.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 22°C 71.6°F |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Windspeed | 13.3kph 8 mph |
On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Plymouth with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Plymouth in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
| Hottest month: | July | 28.4°C 83.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 45mm 1.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -1.4°C 29.5°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 106mm 4.2ins |