Plockton weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Plockton this August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

August in Plockton generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 17°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 11°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Plockton in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 170 mm for the month. On average, there are about 21 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 116 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Plockton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 170 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 116 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (33 KM, 20 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 Plockton, 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

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

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