Weather in August in Ayrshire
Planning a journey to Ayrshire this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Ayrshire in August?
Ayrshire is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Ayrshire generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with high precipitation. In August, it is summer.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Lochranza at 16°C to pleasant in Kilmarnock at 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Kilmarnock and 13°C in Lochranza. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Ayrshire.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Ballantrae with an average of 111 mm to high rainfall in Lochranza with 140 mm.Average sunshine
The city Ayr usually sees around 145 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ayrshire in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Ayrshire climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Ayrshire?
Ayr
In August Ayr generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Irvine
In August Irvine generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Largs
In August Largs generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Prestwick
In August Prestwick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Troon
In August Troon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Ayrshire?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Ayrshire with often unpleasant weather in Ayr.
Generally speaking, May provides tolerable weather in Ayr. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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