Lochgoilhead weather in August (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Is Lochgoilhead a good destination in August, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of August in Lochgoilhead typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 18°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 11°C.

Precipitation

Lochgoilhead in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 160 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Lochgoilhead. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Lochgoilhead climate page with graphs.

 

Lochgoilhead, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 160 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Oban, Scotland (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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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 Lochgoilhead, 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

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