Torridon weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Torridon this August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During August, Torridon usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 17°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 10°C.

Precipitation

Torridon in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 152 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 21 days.

Average sunshine

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

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

 

Torridon, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 152 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 116 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (43 KM, 26 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 Torridon, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

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