Kintail weather in August (Highland, Scotland)

What's the typical weather in Kintail for August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Kintail typically includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Kintail in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 178 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 21 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 116 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. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kintail, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 178 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 116 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in Scotland in August

Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Kintail, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

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