Glencoe weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Glencoe as August approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During August, Glencoe usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Anticipate daytime highs near 17°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 10°C.

Precipitation

Glencoe in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 141 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Glencoe climate page with graphs.

 

Glencoe, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 161 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Oban, Scotland (37 KM, 23 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 Glencoe, 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

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