Slateford weather in August (Lothian, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Slateford in August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of August in Slateford typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 19°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Slateford in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Slateford. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Slateford, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (8 KM, 5 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 Slateford, 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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