Innerleithen weather in August (Borders, United Kingdom)

Is August a good time to explore Innerleithen weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Innerleithen typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the summer season during this month. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 18°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Innerleithen in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 135 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Innerleithen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (34 KM, 21 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 Innerleithen, 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Innerleithen.

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