Banff weather in August (Grampian, United Kingdom)

How does the August weather in Banff compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In August, Banff usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Banff in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 158 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Banff. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Banff climate page with graphs.

 

Banff, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 32% *  

* Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (55 KM, 34 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 Banff, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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