The climate in Highland during August can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Highland and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 30.5°C 86.9°F |
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Nightly temperature | 18.1°C 64.6°F |
Average temperature | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 10.4 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 81 mm 3.2 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 23.8°C 74.9°F |
Humidity | 73% |
Windspeed | 10.4kph 7 mph |
On average August is the 5th driest month of the year in Highland with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Highland in August 2024.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 31.2°C 88.2°F |
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Driest month: | January | 71mm 2.8ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 10.4hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 3.4°C 38.1°F |
Wettest month: | May | 124mm 4.9ins |