Dunbar weather in August (Lothian, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Dunbar in August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In August, Dunbar tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August marks the summer season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 17°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 13°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Dunbar in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 160 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dunbar, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (52 KM, 32 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 Dunbar, 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

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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