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Exeter in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Exeter in August and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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August

Weather in Exeter in August 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
August could be a good time to visit Exeter, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +20°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in August. However, expect about 17 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 82 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
82 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Exeter has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Exeter in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Exeter for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in August is +22°C with a maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +9°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +20°C to +21°C.

Is Exeter warm or cold in August?

Exeter is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +21°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +13°C to +13°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Exeter, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Exeter in August

Exeter weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+21°C+20°C+18°C
Min. temperature
+6°C+5°C+1°C
Max. temperature
+32°C+33°C+29°C
Rainfall
73 mm82 mm77 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
81%83%85%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
422
Cloudy days
101112
Rainy days
171715
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +21°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +20°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 73 mm to 82 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in July to 2 in August.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Exeter in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Exeter is gradually decreasing during August, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Exeter based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 354 mm, with a 58% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 90 mm, which is considered heavy rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Exeter wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 136 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 55% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Exeter?

This is the weather in Exeter in August 2023:
1 August
☁️
+20°C
2 August
🌧️
+20°C
3 August
☀️
+20°C
4 August
☁️
+19°C
5 August
☀️
+19°C
6 August
☁️
+22°C
7 August
☀️
+22°C
8 August
☁️
+20°C
9 August
☁️
+23°C
10 August
☁️
+24°C
11 August
☀️
+25°C
12 August
☁️
+22°C
13 August
☁️
+21°C
14 August
☁️
+22°C
15 August
☁️
+23°C
16 August
☀️
+24°C
17 August
☁️
+22°C
18 August
🌫️
+19°C
19 August
☀️
+23°C
20 August
☀️
+25°C
21 August
☁️
+23°C
22 August
☀️
+26°C
23 August
☀️
+24°C
24 August
☀️
+23°C
25 August
☀️
+20°C
26 August
☀️
+19°C
27 August
☁️
+19°C
28 August
☀️
+21°C
29 August
☁️
+19°C
30 August
☀️
+20°C
31 August
🌧️
+21°C
In August 2023 Exeter had 14 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +22°C, with an absolute maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 60%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Exeter climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Exeter in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 572 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 5354 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Exeter in August:

Is August a good time to visit Exeter?

It’s always a good time to visit Exeter, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Exeter in August?

August has mild temperatures in Exeter. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Exeter rainy in August?

Exeter is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Exeter in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Exeter in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Exeter

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Exeter, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.