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United Kingdom · Ships call at Portsmouth, England
Cool and mostly dry
Portsmouth in August brings cooler conditions, with highs around 64°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. Rain is uncommon, with only about 2 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Cool and mostly dry.
This is one of the most popular months to visit Portsmouth, so book shore excursions early. The top snorkeling spots and tours sell out fast. Dress in layers: a waterproof shell over a mid-layer handles the range between cool mornings and afternoon port temps.
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Sailings that are at sea during August, with the date each one leaves port.
Baltics & Northern Europe Lisbon To Reykjavik
Crystal Cruises
Sails Jun 28, 2027
Cruise Portsmouth To Portsmouth Grand Voyage
Azamara Cruises
Sails Jul 7, 2027
The British Isles & The Baltic Featuring Denmark
Silversea Cruises
Sails Jul 9, 2027
Cruise Denmark, Norway & Sweden Combination Cruise: Copenhagen, Trondheim & Stockholm
Azamara Cruises
Sails Jul 19, 2027
Cruise Baltic Intensive Cruise: Stockholm, Helsinki & Gdansk
Azamara Cruises
Sails Jul 29, 2027
Cruise Copenhagen To New York Transatlantic Grand Voyage
Azamara Cruises
Sails Jul 29, 2027
Ships use Portsmouth International Port, north of the city center. A free shuttle runs into town. Southampton Airport is about 22 miles away; trains from Portsmouth reach London Waterloo in about 85 minutes.
The average high temperature in Portsmouth during August is 64°F, with a low of 62°F.
Portsmouth typically sees 2 days of rain in August. Cool and mostly dry.
For a August cruise to Portsmouth, you should pack layers, a light jacket, and comfortable walking shoes.