Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Scotland this August.
Scotland, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 15°C (59°F) in Shetland to 20°C (68°F) in Dundee. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Dundee and 12°C (54°F) in Shetland. During August, summer is in full swing.
Discover the typical August temperatures for the most popular locations of Scotland on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.
Edinburgh averages a daytime high of 19°C (66°F) in August, which is pleasant for Scotland.
Edinburgh sees nighttime lows close to 11°C (52°F) in August.
From a thorough analysis of our records, Dundee clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 20°C (68°F), and evenings that remain near 12°C (54°F).
In our database, Shetland is the chilliest city in August in Scotland. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 15°C (59°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 12°C (54°F).
Edinburgh enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.
The water temperature averages approximately 13°C (55°F) in Edinburgh this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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