Highland weather in August
Considering a trip to Highland 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 Highland in August?
Highland is a region in Scotland. August in Highland generally has moderate temperatures, with heavy precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 11°C in Balmacara. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Highland.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sallachy with an average of 173 mm to heavy rainfall in Mallaig with 193 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 116 hours of sunlight expected in Balmacara. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For a closer look at August's conditions in Highland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Highland's yearly weather, check out our Highland climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Highland?
Balmacara
In August Balmacara generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Sallachy
In August Sallachy generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Inverinate
In August Inverinate generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Glenelg
In August Glenelg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kintail
In August Kintail generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Highland, in Scotland.
Is August the best time to visit Highland?
In our opinion, August is one of the best times to visit Highland, but the weather is often unpleasant in Balmacara.
On average, the best time to visit Highland is in May, June, July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Balmacara.
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