Kirkcaldy weather in August (Fife, United Kingdom)

How does the August weather in Kirkcaldy compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In August, Kirkcaldy usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Kirkcaldy 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 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 160 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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 and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kirkcaldy, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (21 KM, 13 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 Kirkcaldy, 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. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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