Scarfskerry weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Scarfskerry as August approaches? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Scarfskerry includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Scarfskerry in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 127 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Scarfskerry, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 127 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (40 KM, 25 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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