Forfar weather in August (Tayside, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Forfar for August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Forfar typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 19°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 11°C.

Precipitation

Forfar in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With about 168 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Forfar, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 168 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Dundee, Scotland (21 KM, 13 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 Forfar, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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