Braemar weather in August (Grampian, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Braemar this August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Braemar includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Braemar in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 168 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and September generally stand out with 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 Braemar climate page with graphs.

 

Braemar, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 168 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Dundee, Scotland (66 KM, 41 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 Braemar, 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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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