Queensferry weather in August (Lothian, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Queensferry in August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Queensferry includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 19°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Queensferry in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 160 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Queensferry, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (4 KM, 3 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 Queensferry, 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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