Gourock weather in August (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Gourock look like in August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Gourock includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 19°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 11°C.

Precipitation

Gourock in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 145 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gourock, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 145 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 145 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (26 KM, 16 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 Gourock, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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