Ford weather in August (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Ford this August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Ford includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Anticipate daytime highs near 17°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Ford in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. You can typically expect 20 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 141 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Ford. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ford, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 161 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Oban, Scotland (26 KM, 16 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 Ford, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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