Paisley weather in August (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

How does the August weather in Paisley compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

August in Paisley generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Paisley in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 145 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June typically offers 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 Paisley climate page with graphs.

 

Paisley, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 145 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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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 Paisley, 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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