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Durness weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How does the August weather in Durness compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In August, Durness usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 12°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Durness in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 133 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Durness, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 108 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
SunshineSunshine 133 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 27% *  
* Data from: Strathy East, Scotland (42 KM, 26 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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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

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

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