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Weather in August in Central Scotland

Considering a trip to Central Scotland this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Central Scotland in August?

Central Scotland is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Central Scotland generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Killin at 17°C to pleasant in Falkirk at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Falkirk and 10°C in Killin.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Boʼness with an average of 89 mm to high rainfall in Tyndrum with 158 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 160 hours of sunlight anticipated in Stirling. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Central Scotland in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Central Scotland climate page.

Where to go in Central Scotland in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Central Scotland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Central Scotland?

Stirling

In August Stirling generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Stirling
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<<   July July
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19°C 
11°C 
160 hours 
96 mm 
16 days 
19°C 
11°C 
160 hours 
103 mm 
17 days 
17°C 
9°C 
128 hours 
86 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Stirling

Callander

In August Callander generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Callander
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<<   July July
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18°C 
10°C 
152 hours 
113 mm 
17 days 
18°C 
10°C 
145 hours 
123 mm 
18 days 
16°C 
8°C 
117 hours 
110 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Callander

Drymen

In August Drymen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Drymen
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<<   July July
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19°C 
11°C 
152 hours 
114 mm 
17 days 
19°C 
11°C 
145 hours 
125 mm 
18 days 
17°C 
9°C 
117 hours 
115 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Drymen

Killin

In August Killin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Killin
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<<   July July
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17°C 
10°C 
152 hours 
120 mm 
18 days 
17°C 
10°C 
145 hours 
131 mm 
19 days 
15°C 
8°C 
117 hours 
120 mm 
21 days 
Climate in Killin

Falkirk

In August Falkirk generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Falkirk
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<<   July July
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20°C 
12°C 
160 hours 
87 mm 
15 days 
19°C 
11°C 
160 hours 
94 mm 
17 days 
17°C 
9°C 
128 hours 
77 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Falkirk

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Central Scotland, in the United Kingdom.

Is August the best time to visit Central Scotland?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Stirling, August might be a good time to visit Central Scotland. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June and July provide pleasant weather in Stirling. The weather in January, February, March, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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