Portsmouth in August
7.9out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
23°CAvg high
20°CAvg low
9Rainy days (92 mm)
13:41 hDaylight
05:59Sunrise · 19:39 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -2°C | 112 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.3 |
| February | 4°C | -2°C | 97 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.5 |
| March | 6°C | 1°C | 129 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.7 |
| April | 10°C | 6°C | 116 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.4 |
| May | 14°C | 11°C | 99 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.3 |
| June | 19°C | 16°C | 94 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 23°C | 20°C | 75 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| August | 23°C | 20°C | 92 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| September | 20°C | 17°C | 105 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.6 |
| October | 16°C | 12°C | 129 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.5 |
| November | 11°C | 6°C | 113 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.9 |
| December | 7°C | 2°C | 135 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Portsmouth in August?
Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 20°C.
When is the best time to visit Portsmouth?
The best months are July, August, September.