Dumfries weather in August (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

Curious about the August weather in Dumfries? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Dumfries generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C.

Dumfries in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 135 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dumfries, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 Miles).

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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 Dumfries in August?

For visitors traveling to Dumfries, 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 in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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