Edinburgh weather in August (Scotland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Edinburgh this August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Edinburgh tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 19°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Edinburgh in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 160 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Edinburgh climate page with graphs.

 

Edinburgh, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 160 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 31%  

Where to go in Scotland in August

Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Edinburgh, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Edinburgh.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Scotland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Scotland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.