Saint Andrews Weather in August

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

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

August is in the summer in Saint Andrews 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.

Saint Andrews weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.7°C 63.9°F
Nightly temperature 10.1°C 50.2°F
Average temperature 13.9°C 57.1°F
Daily sunshine 5.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 70 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 14.1°C 57.4°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 13.4kph 8 mph

On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Saint Andrews with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Saint Andrews

Saint Andrews average temperature in August

August rainfall

Saint Andrews average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews in August 2024.

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Saint Andrews weather stats

Saint Andrews weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.9°C 64.2°F
Driest month: April 47mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: April 5.5hrs
Coldest month: January 5.4°C 41.7°F
Wettest month: January 72mm 2.8ins
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