Burntisland weather in August (Fife, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Burntisland for August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Burntisland includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Burntisland in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Burntisland, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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

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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 Burntisland, 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. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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