Scotland weather in August (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

Is August a good time to explore Scotland weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Scotland during August, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 29°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 17°C.

Precipitation

Scotland in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 285 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Scotland. August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Scotland, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 285 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 67% *  

* Data from: Harrisburg, the United States of America (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Scotland.

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