Gairlochy weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Gairlochy in August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Gairlochy typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 17°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Gairlochy in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 141 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Gairlochy climate page with graphs.

 

Gairlochy, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 144 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Oban, Scotland (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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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 Gairlochy, 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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