Weather in August in Perthshire
Considering a trip to Perthshire 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 Perthshire in August?
Perthshire is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Perthshire generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August is a summer month.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from mild in Kinloch Rannoch at 17°C to pleasant in Kinross at 20°C. At night it cools down to 11°C in Kinross and 9°C in Kinloch Rannoch.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cellardyke with an average of 76 mm to high rainfall in Lawers with 120 mm.Average sunshine
Pitlochry enjoys a balanced 168 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For specific regional insights in Perthshire for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Perthshire climate page.
Where to go in Perthshire in August
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Perthshire?
Pitlochry
In August Pitlochry 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.
Perth
In August Perth 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.
Crieff
In August Crieff generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Aberfeldy
In August Aberfeldy 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.
Dunkeld
In August Dunkeld generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°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 Perthshire?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Perthshire due to the typically unpleasant weather in Pitlochry.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly pleasant weather in Pitlochry. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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