Aberdeen in August
8.0out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
28°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
8Rainy days (73 mm)
13:55 hDaylight
06:40Sunrise · 20:36 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5°C | -14°C | 18 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
| February | -2°C | -12°C | 19 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
| March | 5°C | -5°C | 35 mm | 6 | – | – | 5.1 |
| April | 14°C | 1°C | 58 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.7 |
| May | 21°C | 8°C | 86 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| June | 26°C | 14°C | 107 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 29°C | 17°C | 74 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| August | 28°C | 16°C | 73 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| September | 24°C | 11°C | 62 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 15°C | 3°C | 52 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.1 |
| November | 5°C | -4°C | 24 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.4 |
| December | -2°C | -11°C | 21 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Aberdeen in August?
Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 16°C.
When is the best time to visit Aberdeen?
The best months are September, August, July.