Rosyth weather in August (Fife, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Rosyth in August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In August, Rosyth tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 19°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 12°C.

Precipitation

Rosyth in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 160 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rosyth climate page with graphs.

 

Rosyth, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Rosyth, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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