Fort Augustus weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Is Fort Augustus a good destination in August, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Fort Augustus includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 17°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Fort Augustus in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 132 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 Fort Augustus. 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 Fort Augustus climate page with graphs.

 

Fort Augustus, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 132 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (45 KM, 28 Miles).

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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?

For visitors traveling to Fort Augustus, 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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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