Dunvegan weather in August (Isle of Skye, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Dunvegan look like in August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Dunvegan includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 17°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Dunvegan in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 21 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 116 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June 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 Dunvegan climate page with graphs.

 

Dunvegan, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 116 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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 Dunvegan, 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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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