John O Groats weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in John O Groats this August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in John O Groats generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 15°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 12°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

John O Groats in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 127 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

John O Groats, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 127 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (38 KM, 24 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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