Tayside Weather in August

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

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Pitlochry Perth Crieff Aberfeldy

Planning a journey to Tayside, 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 Tayside in August

Tayside, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Tayside generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. 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 Kinloch Rannoch at 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Invergowrie at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Invergowrie and 9°C (48°F) in Kinloch Rannoch.

For specific regional insights in Tayside, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided 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 Lochearnhead with 129 mm (5.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Pitlochry, you can expect around 168 hours of sunlight in August, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore Tayside by month

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

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March8°C (46°F) April10°C (50°F) May14°C (57°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August17°C (63°F) September15°C (59°F) October11°C (52°F) November8°C (46°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tayside in August

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Tayside

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

Temperature range in Tayside (August)

Precipitation variation in Tayside (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 »
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
pleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Pitlochry →

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 »
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
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Perth →

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 »
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
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Crieff →

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 »
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
pleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Aberfeldy →

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 »
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
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Dunkeld →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Tayside, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Tayside 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)
Lochearnhead 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)

Tayside weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

In August, Tayside, 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 Tayside, the United Kingdom in August?

Daytime temperatures in Pitlochry peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in August, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

Does Tayside, 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 Tayside, the United Kingdom.

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

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Tayside, the United Kingdom due to the typically unpleasant weather in Pitlochry.

On average, the best time to visit Tayside, the United Kingdom is in July with generally pleasant weather in Pitlochry. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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