Dalkeith weather in August (Lothian, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Dalkeith in August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of August in Dalkeith typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 19°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Dalkeith in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 160 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Dalkeith, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 4 m/s *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (18 KM, 11 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 Dalkeith, 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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