Gifford weather in August (Lothian, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Gifford look like in August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Gifford includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Gifford in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 160 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gifford, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (38 KM, 24 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 Gifford, 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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