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Aberdeen in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Aberdeen in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Aberdeen in August 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
August could be a good time to visit Aberdeen, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +63°F, and there are typically 1 sunny days in August. However, expect about 7 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 63 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Aberdeen;

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
63 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
23 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Aberdeen has OK weather in August.

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 expected average maximum temperature in August is +68°F with a maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +45°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +61°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 +52°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:

Climate in Aberdeen in August

Aberdeen weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
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 mm63 mm60 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
79%79%80%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
212
Cloudy days
222321
Rainy days
777
Snowy days
000

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 63 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 79%. Winds are stronger in comparison to July, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in July to 1 in August.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Aberdeen in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 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 1 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 32%, leading to total precipitation of around 58 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 10 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 32% chance of precipitation and 84 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 41 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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+70°F
2 August
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+78°F
3 August
☁️
+71°F
4 August
🌧️
+62°F
5 August
☁️
+63°F
6 August
☁️
+65°F
7 August
☁️
+74°F
8 August
☁️
+71°F
9 August
☁️
+77°F
10 August
☀️
+84°F
11 August
☀️
+85°F
12 August
☁️
+69°F
13 August
☁️
+74°F
14 August
☁️
+71°F
15 August
🌧️
+64°F
16 August
🌧️
+58°F
17 August
☁️
+59°F
18 August
☁️
+66°F
19 August
☀️
+68°F
20 August
☀️
+69°F
21 August
☁️
+67°F
22 August
🌧️
+63°F
23 August
☁️
+73°F
24 August
☁️
+69°F
25 August
☁️
+67°F
26 August
☁️
+65°F
27 August
☁️
+66°F
28 August
☁️
+65°F
29 August
☁️
+59°F
30 August
☁️
+58°F
31 August
☁️
+60°F
In August 2023 Aberdeen had 4 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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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 1986 (+59°F) and the highest in 1995 (+75°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 14 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 141 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!

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.

Other cities in United Kingdom

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Monthly weather in Aberdeen

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.