Cairngorms National Park in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cairngorms National Park in august 2025
The weather in Cairngorms National Park in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
bad weather 19cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Fog
44% of time
27%
11%
9%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Cloudy
47% of time
21%
16%
6%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Cloudy
32% of time
26%
25%
6%
Weather at 3am
50°F
48%
16%
13%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cairngorms National Park in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cairngorms National Park in august.
The climate of Cairngorms National Park in august is bad
In august in Cairngorms National Park, the climate is wet (with 4.1in of precipitation over 6 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in july it receives an average of 4.3in of rainfall over 7 days.
The climate is rather cool here august, but it is endurable when dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 56°F. The seasonal minimum is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Cairngorms National Park is 52°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Cairngorms National Park in the month of august with a maximum record of 65°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2010.
In august in Cairngorms National Park, the days on average last 15:14. The sun rises at 04:41 and sets at 19:55.
With an unfavorable weather, this month is not recommended to go in that area.
August: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in august, there are destinations with better weather than Cairngorms National Park:
In august, Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee, Eyemouth, Isle of Whithorn and Kirkcudbright have good weather.
Finally, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dumfries, Falkirk, Isle of Mull and Kirkwall have a tolerable climate, but better than Cairngorms National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cairngorms National Park in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2014) | ||||
| Snowfall | 19cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 96% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.18km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 74% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:41 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:55 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:14 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cairngorms National Park in august 2024:
54°F to 68°F
56°F to 68°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
56°F to 63°F
56°F to 67°F
52°F to 61°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
49°F to 67°F
58°F to 68°F
50°F to 63°F
47°F to 65°F
52°F to 59°F
45°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
45°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 52°F
45°F to 59°F
56°F to 63°F
50°F to 65°F
47°F to 56°F
47°F to 61°F
43°F to 67°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in august
Cities near Cairngorms National Park:
| Aviemore in august | tolerable weather |
| Blairgowrie in august | tolerable weather |
| Loch Ness Lake in august | tolerable weather |
| Inverness in august | good weather |
| Nairn in august | good weather |
| Forres in august | good weather |
| Forfar in august | good weather |
| Fort Augustus in august | bad weather |
| Keith in august | tolerable weather |
| Elgin in august | good weather |
| Perth in august | tolerable weather |
| Lossiemouth in august | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Cairngorms National Park in august:
Weather data for Cairngorms National Park for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cairngorms National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cairngorms National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cairngorms National Park.