Keiss weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How does the August weather in Keiss compare to other months? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Keiss typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 12°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Keiss in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 19 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 127 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Keiss, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 127 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (50 KM, 31 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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