Arisaig weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Arisaig this August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Arisaig generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 17°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Arisaig in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 182 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 20 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 141 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Arisaig. May, June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arisaig, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 182 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Oban, Scotland (59 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom 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 Arisaig, 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

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