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Weather in August in Strathclyde

Planning a getaway to Strathclyde this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Strathclyde in August?

Strathclyde is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Strathclyde generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Bellochantuy at 16°C to pleasant in East Kilbride at 19°C. At night it cools down to 11°C in East Kilbride and 13°C in Bellochantuy.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Cumbernauld with an average of 102 mm to heavy rainfall in Benderloch with 177 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 145 hours of sunlight anticipated in Glasgow. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Strathclyde in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Strathclyde climate page.

Where to go in Strathclyde in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Strathclyde on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Strathclyde?

Glasgow

In August Glasgow generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Glasgow
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<<   July July
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19°C 
11°C 
152 hours 
102 mm 
16 days 
19°C 
11°C 
145 hours 
111 mm 
18 days 
17°C 
9°C 
117 hours 
96 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Glasgow

Oban

In August Oban generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Oban
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<<   July July
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17°C 
11°C 
142 hours 
153 mm 
20 days 
17°C 
11°C 
141 hours 
176 mm 
20 days 
16°C 
10°C 
87 hours 
196 mm 
23 days 
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Climate in Oban

Ayr

In August Ayr generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Ayr
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<<   July July
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17°C 
12°C 
152 hours 
112 mm 
16 days 
17°C 
12°C 
145 hours 
128 mm 
18 days 
16°C 
11°C 
117 hours 
126 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Ayr

Paisley

In August Paisley generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Paisley
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<<   July July
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19°C 
12°C 
152 hours 
104 mm 
16 days 
19°C 
11°C 
145 hours 
115 mm 
18 days 
17°C 
10°C 
117 hours 
102 mm 
20 days 
Climate in Paisley

Balloch

In August Balloch generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Balloch
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<<   July July
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19°C 
11°C 
152 hours 
118 mm 
17 days 
19°C 
11°C 
145 hours 
131 mm 
19 days 
17°C 
9°C 
117 hours 
121 mm 
21 days 
Climate in Balloch

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Is August the best time to visit Strathclyde?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Strathclyde with overall tolerable weather in Glasgow. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Strathclyde is in June with generally pleasant weather in Glasgow. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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