Prestwick Weather in August

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

The climate in Prestwick during August can be summarized as mild and damp.

August is in the summer in Prestwick and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Prestwick weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.6°C 63.7°F
Nightly temperature 10.2°C 50.4°F
Average temperature 13.9°C 57°F
Daily sunshine 5.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 101 mm 4 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 14.7°C 58.4°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Prestwick with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Prestwick

Prestwick average temperature in August

August rainfall

Prestwick average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Prestwick 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 Prestwick in August 2024.

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Prestwick weather stats

Prestwick weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.5°C 63.5°F
Driest month: April 58mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: May 6.8hrs
Coldest month: February 6°C 42.8°F
Wettest month: October 132mm 5.2ins
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