Mey weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Mey in August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Mey generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Mey in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 127 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mey, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 127 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (41 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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