Galashiels Weather in August

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

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

August is in the summer in Galashiels and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

Galashiels weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18°C 64.4°F
Nightly temperature 9.6°C 49.3°F
Average temperature 13.8°C 56.8°F
Daily sunshine 5.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 78 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 14.6°C 58.3°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 14kph 9 mph

On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Galashiels with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Galashiels

Galashiels average temperature in August

August rainfall

Galashiels average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Galashiels 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 Galashiels in August 2024.

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Galashiels weather stats

Galashiels weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18°C 64.4°F
Driest month: April 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: May 6hrs
Coldest month: January 4.9°C 40.8°F
Wettest month: January 81mm 3.2ins
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