Kirkcudbright weather in August (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

How does the August weather in Kirkcudbright compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Kirkcudbright includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Kirkcudbright in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

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

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

 

Kirkcudbright, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Kirkcudbright, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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