Portlethen weather in August (Grampian, United Kingdom)

How does the August weather in Portlethen compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Portlethen generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the summer season in August. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Portlethen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 158 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Portlethen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 32% *  

* Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (16 KM, 10 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 Portlethen, 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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