Lochgilphead weather in August (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Lochgilphead look like in August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Lochgilphead tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 17°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Lochgilphead in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 146 mm for the month. This month experiences about 20 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 141 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lochgilphead, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 146 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Oban, Scotland (42 KM, 26 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 Lochgilphead, 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

Outdoor sports

9/10

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