Galashiels in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Galashiels in august 2025
The weather in Galashiels in august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
bad weather
Weather at 6am
54°F
Fog
33% of time
23%
15%
13%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Moderate rain at times
35% of time
26%
20%
12%
Weather at 6pm
59°F
Moderate rain at times
54% of time
15%
11%
11%
Weather at 3am
52°F
41%
17%
16%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Galashiels in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Galashiels in august.
The climate of Galashiels in august is bad
the weather in Galashiels in august is wet (with 5.4in of precipitation over 8 days). This is better than the previous month since in july it receives an average of 5.9in of rainfall over 9 days.
The climate is rather cold in this city this month, but it is liveable by dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 63°F. The seasonal minimum is 54°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Galashiels is 58°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Galashiels in the month of august with a maximum record of 76°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2012. You can hope to have about 8 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 26% of time.
On this month of august, day length in Galashiels is generally 15:02. The sun rises at 04:44 and sets at 19:46.
With a bad weather, august is not recommended to go there.
August: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in august, there are destinations with better weather than Galashiels:
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 Galashiels.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Galashiels in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (27%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2020) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 96% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.64km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 67% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:44 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:46 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:02 | ||||
| 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 Galashiels in august 2024:
56°F to 68°F
56°F to 67°F
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 61°F
59°F to 63°F
58°F to 65°F
54°F to 61°F
50°F to 61°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 65°F
49°F to 68°F
58°F to 63°F
54°F to 63°F
47°F to 65°F
52°F to 59°F
47°F to 61°F
54°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
56°F to 58°F
49°F to 58°F
58°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 58°F
47°F to 54°F
52°F to 61°F
56°F to 59°F
56°F to 63°F
49°F to 59°F
47°F to 59°F
47°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in august
Cities near Galashiels:
| Hawick in august | bad weather |
| Musselburgh in august | tolerable weather |
| Prestonpans in august | good weather |
| Cockenzie in august | good weather |
| Edinburgh in august | tolerable weather |
| Dunbar in august | good weather |
| North Berwick in august | good weather |
| Eyemouth in august | good weather |
| Livingston in august | tolerable weather |
| Burntisland in august | good weather |
| Kirkcaldy in august | good weather |
| Methil in august | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Galashiels
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Weather data for Galashiels in august:
Weather data for Galashiels for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Galashiels. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Galashiels 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 Galashiels.