Dumbarton weather in August (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Dumbarton as August approaches? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Dumbarton includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Dumbarton in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 145 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Dumbarton. May, 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 Dumbarton climate page with graphs.

 

Dumbarton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 145 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (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.

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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 Dumbarton, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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