Aberdeen in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +63°F and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 18 rainy days with an average precipitation of 62 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
August is usually the hottest month of the year in Aberdeen;
Average weather
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+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
62 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Aberdeen has OK weather in August.
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Average temperature in Aberdeen in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Aberdeen for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in August is +63°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +70°F during the day and a minimum of +50°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +59°F.
Is Aberdeen warm or cold in August?
Aberdeen is typically mild in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +63°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +54°F to +52°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
August is the hottest month in Aberdeen, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Aberdeen in August
Water in Aberdeen in August is Cold. It varies from +54°F to +59°F, with an average of +56°F.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +63°F.
The water temperature in August is one of the warmest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Aberdeen are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +56°F. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +44°F.
Can you swim in Aberdeen in August?
We would not recommend swimming in Aberdeen in August, the water is very cold (+56°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Aberdeen in August
Aberdeen weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+63°F
+63°F
+59°F
Min. temperature
+39°F
+36°F
+34°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+84°F
+79°F
Rainfall
59 mm
62 mm
60 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+56°F
+56°F
+56°F
Humidity
79%
80%
80%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
2
Cloudy days
11
12
11
Rainy days
18
18
17
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +63°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 59 mm to 62 mm.Humidity rises from 79% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Aberdeen in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Aberdeen is gradually decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Aberdeen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 39%, leading to total precipitation of around 38 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Aberdeen wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 87 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 41% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Aberdeen?
This is the weather in Aberdeen in August 2023:
1 August
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+61°F
2 August
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+60°F
3 August
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+60°F
4 August
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+59°F
5 August
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+57°F
6 August
☁️
+59°F
7 August
🌧️
+62°F
8 August
☁️
+60°F
9 August
☁️
+61°F
10 August
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+64°F
11 August
☀️
+69°F
12 August
☁️
+63°F
13 August
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+65°F
14 August
☁️
+63°F
15 August
☁️
+62°F
16 August
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+61°F
17 August
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+61°F
18 August
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+60°F
19 August
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+67°F
20 August
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+66°F
21 August
☀️
+67°F
22 August
☁️
+67°F
23 August
☁️
+62°F
24 August
🌧️
+63°F
25 August
☁️
+60°F
26 August
☁️
+60°F
27 August
🌧️
+59°F
28 August
☁️
+61°F
29 August
🌧️
+61°F
30 August
🌧️
+60°F
31 August
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+60°F
In August 2023 Aberdeen had 3 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 63%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Aberdeen climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Aberdeen in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+49°F) and the highest in 2022 (+55°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 474 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2002 with 978 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Aberdeen in August:
Is August a good time to visit Aberdeen?
It’s always a good time to visit Aberdeen, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Aberdeen in August?
August has mild temperatures in Aberdeen. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Can you swim in Aberdeen in August?
Swimming in Aberdeen in August is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Aberdeen rainy in August?
Aberdeen is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Aberdeen in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Aberdeen in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Aberdeen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
