Lochinver weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Lochinver this August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Lochinver generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 17°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 11°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Lochinver in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 129 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

 

Lochinver, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 133 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 129 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Stornoway, the United Kingdom (66 KM, 41 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 Lochinver, 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

Outdoor sports

9/10

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