Nairn weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How does the August weather in Nairn compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Nairn includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 19°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Nairn in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Expect around 17 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 132 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nairn, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 132 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Nairn, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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