Dingwall weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Dingwall during August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In August, Dingwall usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 18°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Dingwall in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 132 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 Dingwall. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dingwall, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 132 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (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 Dingwall, 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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