Peebles weather in August (Borders, United Kingdom)

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

Temperatures

During August, Peebles usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 18°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Peebles in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 160 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

 

Peebles, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (34 KM, 21 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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 Peebles, 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Peebles.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.