Muir of Ord weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Is Muir of Ord a good destination in August, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

August in Muir of Ord generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 18°C, cooling down at night to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Muir of Ord in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 132 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

 

Muir of Ord, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 132 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (14 KM, 9 Miles).

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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 Muir of Ord, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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