Port Seton weather in August (Lothian, United Kingdom)

Is August a good time to explore Port Seton weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of August in Port Seton typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C.

Precipitation

Port Seton in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

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 Port Seton. July and August 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 Port Seton climate page with graphs.

 

Port Seton, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (24 KM, 15 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 Port Seton, 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. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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