Portsoy weather in August (Grampian, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Portsoy in August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Portsoy generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 17°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 12°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Portsoy in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 158 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Portsoy, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 32% *  

* Data from: Aberdeen, Scotland (61 KM, 38 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 Portsoy, 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

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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