Stranraer Weather in August

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

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

August is in the summer in Stranraer and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

Stranraer weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.1°C 62.7°F
Nightly temperature 10.6°C 51°F
Average temperature 13.8°C 56.8°F
Daily sunshine 5.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 103 mm 4.1 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 14.9°C 58.8°F
Humidity 87%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Stranraer with around 103mm 4.1 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Stranraer

Stranraer average temperature in August

August rainfall

Stranraer average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Stranraer 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 Stranraer in August 2024.

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Stranraer weather stats

Stranraer weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17°C 62.6°F
Driest month: May 67mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: May 6.9hrs
Coldest month: February 6.2°C 43.2°F
Wettest month: October 135mm 5.3ins
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