Peterhead weather in August (Grampian, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Peterhead in August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In August, Peterhead typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Peterhead in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 158 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Peterhead. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Peterhead, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 32% *  

* Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (42 KM, 26 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 Peterhead, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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