Weather in August in Lothian
Planning a journey to Lothian this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Lothian in August?
Lothian is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Lothian generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Dunbar at 17°C to pleasant in Linlithgow at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Linlithgow and 13°C in Dunbar.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Innerwick with an average of 80 mm to moderate rainfall in Bathgate with 96 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 160 hours of sunlight expected in Edinburgh. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Lothian for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Lothian climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Lothian?
Edinburgh
In August Edinburgh generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Musselburgh
In August Musselburgh generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Linlithgow
In August Linlithgow 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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North Berwick
In August North Berwick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Livingston
In August Livingston 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 Lothian?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Lothian with overall pleasant weather in Edinburgh. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Edinburgh. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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