Lanark weather in August (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

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

Temperatures

The month of August in Lanark typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Anticipate daytime highs near 18°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 10°C.

Precipitation

Lanark in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Lanark. May, June, July, August and September 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 Lanark climate page with graphs.

 

Lanark, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (40 KM, 25 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 Lanark, 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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