Thinking about venturing to the Highlands, the United Kingdom this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What to Expect in the Highlands in August
The Highlands, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in the Highlands generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. It's the height of summer.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from mild in John O Groats at 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Cromarty at 20°C (68°F). At night it cools down to 11°C (52°F) in Cromarty and 12°C (54°F) in John O Groats.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Highlands, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Balintore with an average of 80 mm (3.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Arisaig with 182 mm (7.2 in).Average sunshine
Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Inverness gets approximately 132 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.
