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Greenock weather in August (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Greenock usually fare in August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Greenock includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 19°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Greenock in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 19 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 145 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 Greenock. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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Greenock, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 144 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 145 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 29% *  
Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (22 KM, 13 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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In August generally
tolerable weather
with pleasant temperatures
and high monthly rainfall

More information

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).

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So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Greenock, 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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