Helmsdale weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Helmsdale this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

August in Helmsdale generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August marks the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 12°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Helmsdale in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 133 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September 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 Helmsdale climate page with graphs.

 

Helmsdale, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 133 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

Data from: Strathy East, Scotland (57 KM, 35 Miles).

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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 Helmsdale, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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