Musselburgh weather in August (Lothian, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Musselburgh usually fare in August? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of August in Musselburgh typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. Expect temperatures to climb to 18°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 12°C.

Precipitation

Musselburgh in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Musselburgh, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (18 KM, 11 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 Musselburgh, 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. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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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