Glenfinnan weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Glenfinnan look like in August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Glenfinnan includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 18°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Glenfinnan in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 179 mm for the month. Expect around 21 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 141 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Glenfinnan, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 179 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Oban, Scotland (50 KM, 31 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 Glenfinnan, 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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