Elgin weather in August (Grampian, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Elgin in August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In August, Elgin tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Elgin in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 132 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Elgin. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Elgin, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 132 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (57 KM, 35 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Elgin, 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

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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