Ballater weather in August (Grampian, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does August bring to Ballater? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In August, Ballater tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of summer. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Ballater in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With about 158 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ballater, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 32% *  

* Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (53 KM, 33 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 Ballater, 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

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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