Best Beaches in United Kingdom in August

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These are the best beaches in United Kingdom in August, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.

Best Beach Destinations in United Kingdom in August

  • 20°C (68°F) Air
    24°C (75°F) Sea
    6.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.4 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (68°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 44% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Deal Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (75°F). August is a good month for swimming in Deal Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 20°C (68°F) Air
    24°C (75°F) Sea
    6.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.4 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (68°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 42% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.1 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Hastings. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (75°F). August is a good month for swimming in Hastings with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 22°C (71°F) Air
    24°C (75°F) Sea
    6.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.1 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (71°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 43% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.3 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 14.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in West Mersea Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (75°F). August is a good month for swimming in West Mersea Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 21°C (71°F) Air
    24°C (75°F) Sea
    6.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.4 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (71°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 43% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.3 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Viking Bay. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (75°F). August is a good month for swimming in Viking Bay with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 21°C (71°F) Air
    24°C (75°F) Sea
    6.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.4 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (71°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 43% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.3 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Botany Bay. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (75°F). August is a good month for swimming in Botany Bay with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 21°C (70°F) Air
    23°C (74°F) Sea
    7.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.5 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (70°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.3 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.5 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Durdle Door Cliffs. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (74°F). August is a good month for swimming in Durdle Door Cliffs with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 20°C (68°F) Air
    17°C (63°F) Sea
    6.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.4 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (68°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 44% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Folkestone Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). August is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Folkestone Beach for prolonged periods of time.

  • 20°C (68°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    6.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.4 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (68°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 44% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Dover. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Dover for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 19°C (65°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    8.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    12.4 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 19°C (65°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 56% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.1 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.2cm (0.5inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in St Martins. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in St Martins for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 19°C (65°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    8.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    12.4 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 19°C (65°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 56% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 8.1 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.2cm (0.5inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Tresco. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Tresco for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 18°C (65°F) Air
    23°C (73°F) Sea
    7.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    17.0 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (65°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.3 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.3cm (0.5inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Looe Beach. Sea temperatures are a warm 23°C (73°F). August is a good month for swimming in Looe Beach with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 20°C (68°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    6.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.3 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (68°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.7 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Brighton Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Brighton Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 21°C (70°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    7.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.5 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (70°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.3 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.5 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Sandbanks Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Sandbanks Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 21°C (70°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    7.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.5 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (70°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.3 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.5 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Bournemouth Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Bournemouth Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 21°C (70°F) Air
    16°C (61°F) Sea
    7.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.5 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (70°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.3 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.5 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Lulworth Cove. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (61°F). August is too cold for swimming in Lulworth Cove for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 21°C (70°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    6.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    18.1 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (70°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.6 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 18.1 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Cromer Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Cromer Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 20°C (68°F) Air
    16°C (62°F) Sea
    7.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.3 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (68°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 48% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.0 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 14.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Shanklin Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Shanklin Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 21°C (70°F) Air
    16°C (62°F) Sea
    7.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.5 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (70°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 49% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.1 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.1cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.5 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Freshwater Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Freshwater Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 21°C (69°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    7.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    17.5 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.3 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17.5 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Teignmouth Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Teignmouth Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 21°C (69°F) Air
    16°C (62°F) Sea
    7.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    17.5 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.3 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17.5 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Mill Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Mill Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 21°C (69°F) Air
    16°C (62°F) Sea
    7.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    17.5 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 7.3 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17.5 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Salcombe Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Salcombe Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 20°C (68°F) Air
    17°C (63°F) Sea
    6.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    16.1 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (68°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 40% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 6.0 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 16.1 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Whitby Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). August is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Whitby Beach for prolonged periods of time.

  • 21°C (69°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    6.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    17.5 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17.5 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Bantham. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Bantham for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 21°C (69°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    6.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    17.5 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.7cm (0.7inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17.5 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Bigbury Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Bigbury Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 18°C (65°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    6.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    17.0 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (65°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.3cm (0.5inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Swanpool Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Swanpool Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 18°C (65°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    6.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    17.0 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (65°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.3cm (0.5inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Sennen Cove. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Sennen Cove for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 18°C (65°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    6.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    17.0 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (65°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.3cm (0.5inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Porthcurno Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Porthcurno Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 18°C (65°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    6.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    17.0 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (65°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.3cm (0.5inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Porthmeor Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Porthmeor Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 18°C (65°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    6.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    17.0 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (65°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.3cm (0.5inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Praa Sands Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Praa Sands Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 18°C (65°F) Air
    17°C (62°F) Sea
    6.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    17.0 Days of Rain

    August has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (65°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 47% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. August has total rainfall of 1.3cm (0.5inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Rinsey Cove. Sea temperatures are a cold 17°C (62°F). August is too cold for swimming in Rinsey Cove for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

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