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Southampton in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Southampton in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Southampton in August 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Southampton in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +70°F and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 16 rainy days with an average precipitation of 62 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Southampton;

Average weather

☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
62 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Southampton has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Southampton in August

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

The temperature in August is +70°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +77°F during the day and a minimum of +48°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +63°F.

Is Southampton warm or cold in August?

Southampton is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +70°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +55°F to +55°F.

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

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

Climate in Southampton in August

Southampton weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+70°F+70°F+66°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+39°F+32°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+91°F+86°F
Rainfall
55 mm62 mm56 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
77%79%82%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
444
Cloudy days
91112
Rainy days
161614
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +70°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 55 mm to 62 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 79%. Winds are calmer in comparison to July, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Southampton is gradually decreasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Southampton based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 61%, leading to total precipitation of around 118 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Southampton wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 87 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 48% chance of precipitation and 53 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Southampton?

This is the weather in Southampton in August 2023:
1 August
☁️
+69°F
2 August
🌧️
+65°F
3 August
☁️
+71°F
4 August
☁️
+65°F
5 August
☁️
+65°F
6 August
🌧️
+66°F
7 August
☁️
+69°F
8 August
☁️
+63°F
9 August
☁️
+74°F
10 August
☀️
+77°F
11 August
☁️
+73°F
12 August
🌧️
+68°F
13 August
☁️
+70°F
14 August
🌧️
+67°F
15 August
☀️
+71°F
16 August
☀️
+76°F
17 August
☀️
+74°F
18 August
🌧️
+74°F
19 August
☁️
+70°F
20 August
☀️
+73°F
21 August
☁️
+70°F
22 August
☀️
+75°F
23 August
☀️
+76°F
24 August
☀️
+70°F
25 August
☁️
+67°F
26 August
🌧️
+66°F
27 August
☀️
+66°F
28 August
☁️
+68°F
29 August
☀️
+66°F
30 August
☀️
+67°F
31 August
🌧️
+62°F
In August 2023 Southampton had 11 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Southampton climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+54°F) and the highest in 2022 (+60°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 529 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1617 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Southampton in August:

Is August a good time to visit Southampton?

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

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

Is Southampton rainy in August?

Southampton 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 Southampton in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Southampton 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

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in Southampton

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Southampton, 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.