Thornhill weather in August (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Thornhill during August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Thornhill typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 10°C.

Precipitation

Thornhill in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 135 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Thornhill. May, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, 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 Thornhill climate page with graphs.

 

Thornhill, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 135 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (36 KM, 22 Miles).

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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 Thornhill, 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

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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