Hamilton weather in August (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Hamilton for August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

August in Hamilton generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 19°C, cooling down at night to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Hamilton in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Expect around 18 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 145 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hamilton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 18 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 Hamilton, 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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