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Grantown on Spey weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How is August weather typically in Grantown on Spey? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Grantown on Spey includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Grantown on Spey in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. This month experiences about 18 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 132 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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, 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 Grantown on Spey climate page with graphs.

 

Grantown on Spey, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 101 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 132 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (39 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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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 Grantown on Spey, 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
Outdoor sports
9/10

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