Dornoch weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Dornoch this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Dornoch typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Dornoch in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 132 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dornoch, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 132 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (46 KM, 28 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 Dornoch, 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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