Poolewe weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Poolewe usually fare in August? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In August, Poolewe tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of summer. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 17°C. At night, it falls to around 11°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Poolewe in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Poolewe, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 141 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 116 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (52 KM, 32 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 Poolewe, 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

Outdoor sports

9/10

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