Kyleakin weather in August (Isle of Skye, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Kyleakin during August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Kyleakin includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 11°C.

Precipitation

Kyleakin in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 171 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 21 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 116 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Kyleakin. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kyleakin, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 171 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 116 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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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 Kyleakin, 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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

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