Kilmarnock weather in August (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Kilmarnock usually fare in August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of August in Kilmarnock typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August marks the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 12°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Kilmarnock in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. You can typically expect 18 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 145 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Kilmarnock. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kilmarnock, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 145 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (28 KM, 17 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 Kilmarnock, 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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