Gretna Green weather in August (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

How is August weather typically in Gretna Green? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Gretna Green during August, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in August. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 20°C. At night, it falls to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Gretna Green in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 135 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Gretna Green. July and August typically offer 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 Gretna Green climate page with graphs.

 

Gretna Green, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (35 KM, 22 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 Gretna Green, 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

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