Ullapool weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does August bring to Ullapool? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In August, Ullapool tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 17°C. At night, they generally drop to 10°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Ullapool in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 132 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Ullapool climate page with graphs.

 

Ullapool, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 132 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (72 KM, 45 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 Ullapool, 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ullapool.

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