Temperature in The Highlands in August

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Highlands, the United Kingdom this August.

The Highlands, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 15°C (59°F) in John O Groats to 20°C (68°F) in Cromarty. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Cromarty and 12°C (54°F) in John O Groats. August is a summer month.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Highlands, the United Kingdom in August?

Explore the map below to discover average August temperatures at the top destinations in the Highlands. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in the Highlands in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The Highlands temperatures in August: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Highlands, the United Kingdom in August?

Average daytime highs in the Highlands, the United Kingdom during August reach about 19°C (66°F) in Inverness.

How cold does it get at night in the Highlands, the United Kingdom in August?

Nighttime temperatures in Inverness typically drop to around 11°C (52°F) in August.

What is the warmest city in August in the Highlands, the United Kingdom?

Cromarty tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 11°C (52°F).

What is the coldest city in August in the Highlands, the United Kingdom?

The coldest city in August in the Highlands, the United Kingdom is John O Groats when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 15°C (59°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 12°C (54°F).

How much sun does the Highlands, the United Kingdom get in August?

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.

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