Aberdeen weather in August (Grampian, Scotland)

How is August weather typically in Aberdeen? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In August, Aberdeen tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 18°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Aberdeen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 158 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. 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 Aberdeen climate page with graphs.

 

Aberdeen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 158 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 32%  

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 Aberdeen, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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