Strath weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Is August a good time to explore Strath weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Strath includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 12°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Strath in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 21 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With about 116 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Strath, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 116 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (44 KM, 27 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 Strath, 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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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