New Galloway weather in August (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in New Galloway this August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of August in New Galloway typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Precipitation

New Galloway in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With about 135 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit New Galloway. May, 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 New Galloway climate page with graphs.

 

New Galloway, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (65 KM, 40 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 New Galloway, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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