Balmacara weather in August (Highland, Scotland)

Curious about the climate in Balmacara this August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Balmacara typically brings moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is part of summer. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 17°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 11°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Balmacara in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 174 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 21 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 116 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Balmacara. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Balmacara, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 174 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 116 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in Scotland in August

Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Balmacara, 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

6/10

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