Gairloch weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Gairloch in August? Check the weather first! See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During August, Gairloch usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Gairloch in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 21 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 116 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Gairloch. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, 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 Gairloch climate page with graphs.

 

Gairloch, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 116 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (46 KM, 28 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 Gairloch, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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