Castle Douglas weather in August (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

What can you expect from the weather in Castle Douglas during August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Castle Douglas generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Castle Douglas in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 135 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Castle Douglas. May, June, July and August typically offer 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 Castle Douglas climate page with graphs.

 

Castle Douglas, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (62 KM, 38 Miles).

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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 Castle Douglas in August?

For visitors traveling to Castle Douglas, 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 in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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