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Highland Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Highland, Scotland in August.

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Edinburgh Balmacara Glasgow Lamlash

Planning a getaway to Highland, Scotland this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Highland in August

Highland, Scotland is a region in Scotland. Highland, Scotland has a wide variety of climate types. During August, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Lamlash at 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Edinburgh at 19°C (66°F). At night it cools down to 11°C (52°F) in Edinburgh and 13°C (55°F) in Lamlash.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Highland, Scotland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Edinburgh with an average of 87 mm (3.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Mallaig with 193 mm (7.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Edinburgh gets approximately 160 hours of sunlight in August, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Highland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Highland - and find the best time to visit. (based on Edinburgh)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June18°C (64°F) July19°C (66°F) This monthAugust19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Highland in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Highland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Highland

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Highland, Scotland?

Temperature range in Highland (August)

Precipitation variation in Highland (August)

Edinburgh

In August Edinburgh generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
160 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
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Glasgow

In August Glasgow generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
145 hours
117 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
good
good
mixed
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Balmacara

In August Balmacara generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
116 hours
98 hours
Monthly rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
24 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Balmacara →

Lamlash

In August Lamlash generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
145 hours
117 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
126 mm (5 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
21 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
Climate in Lamlash →

Sallachy

In August Sallachy generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
116 hours
98 hours
Monthly rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
24 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
less favorable
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Highland in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Edinburgh 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Balmacara 17°C (63°F) 11°C (52°F) 174 mm (6.9 in)
Glasgow 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Lamlash 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Sallachy 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 173 mm (6.8 in)
Inverinate 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 179 mm (7 in)

Highland weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Highland, Scotland in August?

Highland, Scotland typically experiences very good weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Edinburgh average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Highland, Scotland in August?

Daytime temperatures in Edinburgh peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in August, dropping to about 11°C (52°F) overnight.

Does Highland, Scotland get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Highland, Scotland. Edinburgh averages only about 87 mm (3.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Highland, Scotland?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Highland, Scotland with overall very good weather in Edinburgh. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide very good weather in Edinburgh. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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