Great Glen weather in August (Leicestershire, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Great Glen this August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Great Glen in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 22°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Great Glen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 166 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Great Glen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Leicester, the United Kingdom (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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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 Great Glen, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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