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South East Scotland Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South East Scotland, Scotland in August.

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Thinking about venturing to South East Scotland, Scotland this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in South East Scotland in August

South East Scotland, Scotland is a region in Scotland. August in South East Scotland generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. August is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Dundee.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South East Scotland, Scotland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 82 mm (3.2 in) in Dundee.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Dundee 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.

Explore South East Scotland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South East Scotland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Dundee)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South East Scotland in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across South East Scotland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 South East Scotland

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in South East Scotland, Scotland?

Dundee

In August Dundee generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
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Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
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South East Scotland weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South East Scotland, Scotland in August?

In August, South East Scotland, Scotland generally has perfect weather conditions. Dundee sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in South East Scotland, Scotland in August?

Dundee averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

Does South East Scotland, Scotland get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Dundee averages just 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for South East Scotland, Scotland.

Is August a Good Time to Visit South East Scotland, Scotland?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to South East Scotland, Scotland. Typically, the climate in Dundee is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit South East Scotland, Scotland is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Dundee. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in South East Scotland.

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