Weather in August in Scotland
Are you planning a trip a to Scotland in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Scotland in August?
August in Scotland generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. August is a summer month.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Shetland at 15°C to pleasant in Dundee at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Dundee and 12°C in Shetland.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Aberdeen with an average of 75 mm to heavy rainfall in Mallaig with 193 mm.Average sunshine
Edinburgh enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For specific regional insights in Scotland for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Scotland climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Scotland?
Edinburgh
In August Edinburgh generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Aberdeen
In August Aberdeen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Oban
In August Oban generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Dundee
In August Dundee generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Shetland
In August Shetland generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Scotland.
Is August the best time to visit Scotland?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Scotland with overall pleasant weather in Edinburgh. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Edinburgh. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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