Achiltibuie weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Achiltibuie this August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Achiltibuie generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 16°C, cooling off to about 12°C at night. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Achiltibuie in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 129 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Achiltibuie, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 129 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Stornoway, the United Kingdom (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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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 Achiltibuie, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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