Prestwick weather in August (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Prestwick usually fare in August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Prestwick generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August is part of summer. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 17°C, cooling down at night to around 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Prestwick in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Expect around 18 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 145 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May and June typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, 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 Prestwick climate page with graphs.

 

Prestwick, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 145 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (42 KM, 26 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 Prestwick, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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