Glenelg weather in August (Highland, Scotland)

How does the August weather in Glenelg compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Glenelg includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is part of the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Glenelg in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 179 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 116 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

 

Glenelg, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 179 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 116 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Scotland in August

Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Glenelg, 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

6/10

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