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Staffin weather in August (Isle of Skye, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Staffin for August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Staffin generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 16°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 12°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Staffin in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 22 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 116 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Staffin. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Staffin, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 73%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 136 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
SunshineSunshine 116 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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