Weather in August in Highlands
Planning a getaway to Highlands 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 is the weather like in Highlands in August?
Highlands is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Highlands generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. In August, it is summer.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in John O Groats at 15°C to pleasant in Cromarty at 20°C. At night it cools down to 11°C in Cromarty and 12°C in John O Groats.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Balintore with an average of 80 mm to heavy rainfall in Arisaig with 182 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 132 hours of sunlight expected in Inverness. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at August's conditions in Highlands, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Highlands's yearly weather, check out our Highlands climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Highlands?
Inverness
In August Inverness 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.
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Fort William
In August Fort William 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.
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Aviemore
In August Aviemore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Fort Augustus
In August Fort Augustus generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Nairn
In August Nairn 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.
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Is August the best time to visit Highlands?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Highlands. Typically, the climate in Inverness is pleasant. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Highlands is in July and August with generally pleasant weather in Inverness. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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