Mountain Weather

Mid Wales and Cambrian Mountains mountain weather in August.

Typical wind, temperature, cloud and hill-day conditions for August, based on 40 years of high-ground history.

40-year mountain climate

What is Mid Wales and Cambrian Mountains weather like in August?

Historically, August has been a variable month with a useful share of better high-ground days. Of 1,240 representative high-ground days, 27% were excellent or good, 63% were average, and 10% were poor or severe.

Dry days accounted for 52% of the sample, while extensive cloud affected 48%. These figures describe representative high ground around 752 metres, so coastal and low-level conditions can be milder.

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Excellent or good27%Historically dry52%High-ground temperature11.2°CTypical maximum gust24 mphStronger days around 32 mph
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Saturday dates are highlighted because they usually unlock the widest choice of seven-night cottage stays. Other arrival days still work.

Typical conditions, not a forecastThis describes representative high ground. A difficult hill day can still be suitable for a lower-level plan.
Week 33 · 14 August

What this week is typically like on Mid Wales and Cambrian Mountains high ground.

Across 280 comparable historical hill days, 26% were excellent or good and 14% were poor or severe.

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Historically excellent or good26%280 comparable days
Excellent3%Good23%Average60%Poor14%Severe0%
Historically dry50% of daysTypical daily max gust25 mphStronger days around 32 mphTypical high ground11.3°C24-hour mean near 752 mExtensive cloud48% of days

August context: 27% of days across the month were excellent or good; 10% were poor or severe. Read the full August guide.

Planning a different time of year?Compare Mid Wales and Cambrian Mountains month by month
January to December

Mid Wales and Cambrian Mountains mountain weather by month.

Each month has its own detailed climate guide, with the historical balance of excellent, good, average, poor and severe days on representative high ground.

January17% good
57% average · 26% poor or severe
February21% good
53% average · 26% poor or severe
March24% good
56% average · 20% poor or severe
April30% good
57% average · 13% poor or severe
May32% good
56% average · 12% poor or severe
June30% good
59% average · 11% poor or severe
July29% good
61% average · 10% poor or severe
August27% good
63% average · 10% poor or severe
September28% good
58% average · 14% poor or severe
October19% good
61% average · 20% poor or severe
November19% good
59% average · 22% poor or severe
December17% good
54% average · 29% poor or severe
Strongest historical signals

Best weeks of the year for Mid Wales and Cambrian Mountains mountain weather.

These are the six week bands with the largest historical share of excellent or good days. They are useful for broad trip timing, but the live forecast should decide the final plan.

  1. 01
    Week around 17 April35% excellent or good · 11% poor or severe
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  2. 02
    Week around 19 June34% excellent or good · 8% poor or severe
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  3. 03
    Week around 17 July34% excellent or good · 10% poor or severe
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  4. 04
    Week around 1 May34% excellent or good · 11% poor or severe
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  5. 05
    Week around 10 April33% excellent or good · 10% poor or severe
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  6. 06
    Week around 10 July33% excellent or good · 11% poor or severe
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20 mountain areas

Compare another part of the UK.

Each page includes weekly and monthly high-ground climate summaries, a highlighted Saturday planner and nearby accommodation.

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