Dornoch Weather in August

What's the weather like in Dornoch (Scotland) in August 2024?

The climate in Dornoch during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Dornoch and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

Dornoch weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.8°C 62.2°F
Nightly temperature 9.5°C 49°F
Average temperature 13.1°C 55.6°F
Daily sunshine 4.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 78 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 13.8°C 56.8°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 14.4kph 9 mph

On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dornoch with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Dornoch

Dornoch average temperature in August

August rainfall

Dornoch average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Dornoch average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Dornoch in August 2024.

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Dornoch weather stats

Dornoch weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.7°C 62.1°F
Driest month: April 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: April 4.9hrs
Coldest month: January 5.3°C 41.5°F
Wettest month: November 100mm 3.9ins
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