August could be a good time to visit Scarborough, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +81°F, and there are typically 1 sunny days in August. However, expect about 28 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 168 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+75°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
168 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
28 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Scarborough has OK weather in August.
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Average temperature in Scarborough in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Scarborough for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +84°F with a maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +79°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +84°F.
Is Scarborough warm or cold in August?
Scarborough is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +79°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how August is compared to other months in Scarborough:
Climate in Scarborough in August
Scarborough weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+81°F
+81°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+73°F
+75°F
+75°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+86°F
+90°F
Rainfall
168 mm
168 mm
139 mm
Wind
4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
83%
82%
81%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
0
1
1
Cloudy days
1
1
3
Rainy days
29
28
25
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +81°F for average maximum temperature during the day.The rainfall amount in August stays the same as in the previous month with a 168 mm of total precipitation.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 82%.Winds are calmer in comparison to July, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 0 to 1.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Scarborough in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Scarborough is gradually increasing during August, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Scarborough based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 149 mm, with a 65% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Scarborough, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Scarborough wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 93% chance of precipitation and 170 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 61% chance of precipitation and 25 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Scarborough?
This is the weather in Scarborough in August 2024:
1 August
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+84°F
2 August
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+84°F
3 August
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+83°F
4 August
☀️
+83°F
5 August
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+83°F
6 August
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+84°F
7 August
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+84°F
8 August
☀️
+83°F
9 August
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+82°F
10 August
☀️
+83°F
11 August
☀️
+84°F
12 August
☀️
+84°F
13 August
🌧️
+83°F
14 August
🌧️
+84°F
15 August
🌧️
+82°F
16 August
🌧️
+82°F
17 August
☀️
+83°F
18 August
🌧️
+82°F
19 August
🌧️
+81°F
20 August
🌧️
+83°F
21 August
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+84°F
22 August
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+84°F
23 August
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+84°F
24 August
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+84°F
25 August
☀️
+84°F
26 August
☀️
+84°F
27 August
☀️
+85°F
28 August
☀️
+85°F
29 August
🌧️
+84°F
30 August
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+84°F
31 August
🌧️
+84°F
In August 2024 Scarborough had 21 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 70%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Scarborough climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Scarborough in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+79°F) and the highest in 2024 (+82°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 898 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2005 with 1764 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Scarborough in August:
Is August a good time to visit Scarborough?
It’s always a good time to visit Scarborough, 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 Scarborough in August?
August is warm in Scarborough. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Scarborough rainy in August?
Scarborough 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 Scarborough in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Scarborough in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Scarborough, 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.
