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ScotlandThe weather in August in Islay
It's cool to moderate in August in Islay with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 13°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? August isn’t a good month to be in Islay. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Islay, Scotland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 25°C in 2020, Islay reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 16°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 182 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in August for Islay
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Islay. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Islay | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 17°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 19°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 8°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 182 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 19 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Islay with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 12°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 17°C, with nights around 12°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Islay is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Islay, Scotland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Islay
Temperature in August in Islay over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Islay, Scotland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in Islay
Total precipitation in August in Islay over the years
Daily UV index in August in Islay
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Islay, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Islay by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Islay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.