Carnoustie weather in August (Tayside, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Carnoustie this August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Carnoustie generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 18°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 12°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Carnoustie in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Carnoustie, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 168 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Dundee, Scotland (16 KM, 10 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 Carnoustie, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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