Ellon weather in August (Grampian, United Kingdom)

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

Temperatures

In August, Ellon typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 18°C. At night, it falls to around 12°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Ellon in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 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 158 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 Ellon. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March 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 Ellon climate page with graphs.

 

Ellon, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 32% *  

* Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (19 KM, 12 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 Ellon, 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. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

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