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Newquay in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Newquay in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Newquay, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Newquay in August 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Newquay in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +19°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 6 rainy days in the month and around 55 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Newquay;

Average weather

☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+9°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
55 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
22 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Newquay has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Newquay in August

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

Going from a maximum of +32°C during the day to a minimum of +12°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +23°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°C to +23°C.

Is Newquay warm or cold in August?

Newquay is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +19°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +14°C to +14°C.

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

August is the hottest month in Newquay, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Newquay in August

Newquay weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+19°C+19°C+17°C
Min. temperature
+9°C+9°C+7°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+32°C+28°C
Rainfall
50 mm55 mm56 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
81%82%82%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
433
Cloudy days
222220
Rainy days
567
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +19°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 50 mm to 55 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 82%. 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 3 in August.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Newquay is gradually increasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Newquay based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 22 mm, with a 19% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during August, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Newquay wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 88 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Newquay?

This is the weather in Newquay in August 2023:
1 August
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+23°C
2 August
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+23°C
3 August
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+21°C
4 August
☀️
+19°C
5 August
☁️
+20°C
6 August
☀️
+22°C
7 August
☀️
+23°C
8 August
☀️
+24°C
9 August
☀️
+26°C
10 August
☀️
+29°C
11 August
☀️
+31°C
12 August
☀️
+32°C
13 August
☀️
+29°C
14 August
☀️
+29°C
15 August
☁️
+23°C
16 August
🌧️
+20°C
17 August
☁️
+22°C
18 August
☁️
+21°C
19 August
☀️
+21°C
20 August
☁️
+22°C
21 August
☁️
+22°C
22 August
☁️
+20°C
23 August
☀️
+23°C
24 August
🌧️
+19°C
25 August
☀️
+19°C
26 August
☁️
+19°C
27 August
☀️
+22°C
28 August
☀️
+21°C
29 August
☀️
+23°C
30 August
☀️
+22°C
31 August
☀️
+23°C
In August 2023 Newquay had 19 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+17°C) and the highest in 1995 (+25°C). The driest year was 1981 with only 8 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2015 with 157 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Newquay in August:

Is August a good time to visit Newquay?

It’s always a good time to visit Newquay, 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 Newquay in August?

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

Is Newquay rainy in August?

Newquay 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 Newquay in August?

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

Other cities in United Kingdom

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Monthly weather in Newquay

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Newquay, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.