Dores weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Dores usually fare in August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Dores typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Dores in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 132 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with 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 Dores climate page with graphs.

 

Dores, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 132 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (12 KM, 7 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Dores, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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