Perthshire Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Perthshire, the United Kingdom in August.

Planning a journey to Perthshire, the United Kingdom this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Perthshire in August

Perthshire, the United Kingdom 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 (63°F) to pleasant in Kinross at 20°C (68°F). At night it cools down to 11°C (52°F) in Kinross and 9°C (48°F) in Kinloch Rannoch.

For a closer look at conditions across Perthshire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cellardyke with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Lawers with 120 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Pitlochry as an example - it receives around 168 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Perthshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pitlochry)

Best Places to Visit in Perthshire in August

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Perthshire

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Perthshire, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Perthshire (August)

Precipitation variation in Perthshire (August)

Pitlochry

In August Pitlochry generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
168 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
101 mm (4 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions

Perth

In August Perth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
168 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions

Crieff

In August Crieff generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
168 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions

Aberfeldy

In August Aberfeldy generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
168 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions

Dunkeld

In August Dunkeld generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
168 hours
128 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Perthshire in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pitlochry 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Perth 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Crieff 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Aberfeldy 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Dunkeld 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Blairgowrie 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)

Perthshire weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Perthshire, the United Kingdom in August?

In August, Perthshire, the United Kingdom generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Pitlochry sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Perthshire, the United Kingdom in August?

Pitlochry averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

Does Perthshire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in August?

Pitlochry typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 101 mm (4 in) on average across Perthshire, the United Kingdom.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Perthshire, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Perthshire, the United Kingdom 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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