Portree weather in August (Isle of Skye, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Portree this August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Portree includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 17°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 12°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Portree in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 153 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 22 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 116 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Portree, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 153 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 116 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Portree, 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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