Arbroath Weather in August (1981–2025)

📍 56.56°N, 2.59°W •
📊

August at a Glance in Arbroath

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
16.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
14.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
76 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
85%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+5.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Arbroath August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Arbroath, with average highs near 16.3°C and lows around 11.9°C (mean 14.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 76 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

Arbroath August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Arbroath. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Arbroath was 1995 — when the month averaged 15.9°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 11.8°C. Typical August days reach 16.3°C with nights near 11.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp14.1°C→15.0°C+0.9°C
Max Temp16.5°C→17.3°C+0.8°C
Min Temp11.6°C→12.7°C+1.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

11.0°C–12.3°C1 yr (2%)
12.3°C–13.5°C10 yr (22%)
13.5°C–14.8°C24 yr (53%)
14.8°C–16.0°C10 yr (22%)

Arbroath August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is about average for rainfall in Arbroath, averaging 76 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2008 with 167 mm, while the driest was 1995 at 16 mm.

Arbroath August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Arbroath during August averages 85%. The most humid August was 1997 at 90%, and the least humid were 1984 and 1995 at 80%.

Arbroath August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 3.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Arbroath. The sunniest August was 1995 at 4.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2008 at 3.

Arbroath August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Arbroath during August is 3.7 m/s. The windiest Augusts were 1985 and 2024 at 4.8 m/s, while the calmest was 1983 at 2.7 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Arbroath

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How August Ranks in Arbroath

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Arbroath Weather by Month

Arbroath August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp13.6°C14.1°C14.3°C13.9°C14.8°C+1.2°C
Avg High15.9°C16.4°C16.5°C16.0°C17.1°C+1.2°C
Avg Low11.2°C11.8°C12.1°C11.8°C12.6°C+1.4°C
Avg Rain63 mm53 mm89 mm101 mm71 mm+7 mm

Extreme August Records in Arbroath

🔥Warmest August23.2°C1995
🧊Coldest August6.7°C1986
🌧️Wettest August167 mm2008
🏜️Driest August16 mm1995
🌬️Windiest August4.8 m/s1985

Key Insights for August

✅

August temperatures in Arbroath have risen by about 0.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

✅

August has ranged from a record low of 6.7°C (1986) to a record high of 23.2°C (1995).

✅

Rainfall in August is about average for rainfall, averaging 76 mm, with a wettest year of 167 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Arbroath?

One of the best times to visit Arbroath

August is one of the best times to visit Arbroath. Expect days averaging 16.3°C and nights around 11.9°C (mean 14.1°C) — warmer than Arbroath's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (76 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Arbroath's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Arbroath Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Arbroath, with average highs near 16.3°C and lows around 11.9°C (mean 14.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 76 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 76 mm of rainfall in Arbroath, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 167 mm (2008), and the driest just 16 mm (1995). Humidity sits around 85% and average wind speed is 3.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How August has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.5°C to 17.3°C and overnight lows from 11.6°C to 12.7°C over the same span.
August Weather in Arbroath, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202518.2°C15.6°C13.1°C23.2°C10.7°C52 mm80%3.8 m/s4.2
202416.7°C14.4°C12.2°C20.6°C10.5°C97 mm85%4.8 m/s3.7
202316.8°C14.8°C12.7°C19.2°C10.4°C47 mm85%3.5 m/s3.7
202217.9°C15.3°C12.8°C22.1°C9.5°C45 mm82%3.2 m/s4.2
202116.8°C14.7°C12.6°C19.3°C9.9°C82 mm86%3 m/s3.8
202015.9°C14.1°C12.2°C19.2°C8.2°C102 mm87%3.7 m/s3.5
201917.0°C14.9°C12.8°C19.2°C10.0°C111 mm87%3.9 m/s3.5
201816.2°C14.0°C11.8°C19.9°C8.9°C82 mm85%3.6 m/s3.5
201716.1°C13.8°C11.6°C17.5°C9.7°C114 mm86%3.8 m/s3.7
201616.1°C14.0°C11.9°C18.1°C7.4°C75 mm87%3.9 m/s3.8
201515.9°C13.8°C11.7°C17.7°C9.5°C89 mm87%3.9 m/s3.6
201415.2°C13.1°C11.1°C17.1°C8.1°C160 mm84%4.4 m/s3.6
201316.9°C14.5°C12.1°C19.4°C9.5°C54 mm86%3.4 m/s3.6
201215.9°C14.1°C12.4°C18.7°C8.1°C98 mm89%3.4 m/s3.6
201115.2°C13.2°C11.3°C17.1°C9.1°C163 mm86%3.6 m/s3.2
201015.7°C13.4°C11.1°C19.4°C9.2°C68 mm85%3.1 m/s3.7
200916.5°C14.5°C12.5°C18.6°C10.3°C118 mm87%4.3 m/s3.4
2008 🌧️16.1°C14.2°C12.4°C18.3°C9.9°C167 mm89%3.8 m/s3
200715.7°C13.4°C11.1°C18.2°C8.9°C86 mm86%4 m/s3.7
200616.7°C14.4°C12.1°C20.4°C9.9°C53 mm84%3.6 m/s3.7
200516.4°C13.8°C11.3°C19.1°C9.0°C53 mm85%3.7 m/s3.7
200416.6°C14.7°C12.8°C18.9°C8.9°C146 mm89%4 m/s3.4
200317.2°C15.0°C12.7°C21.3°C9.1°C25 mm84%3.5 m/s4.1
200216.9°C14.8°C12.7°C18.8°C10.1°C80 mm89%3.1 m/s3.5
200116.1°C14.0°C11.9°C19.0°C8.8°C83 mm87%3.1 m/s3.4
200016.3°C14.1°C11.9°C18.7°C9.3°C76 mm88%2.9 m/s3.5
199915.5°C13.5°C11.5°C18.4°C7.5°C53 mm85%3.8 m/s3.9
199815.6°C13.4°C11.2°C17.9°C8.3°C58 mm87%4.2 m/s3.8
199717.7°C15.5°C13.4°C21.2°C10.5°C59 mm90%2.8 m/s4
199616.7°C14.4°C12.1°C20.4°C9.2°C41 mm86%3.3 m/s3.8
1995 🔥18.7°C15.9°C13.0°C23.2°C10.0°C16 mm80%2.8 m/s4.4
199415.9°C13.5°C11.2°C19.5°C8.1°C44 mm83%3.4 m/s4
199314.7°C12.4°C10.1°C17.4°C7.8°C55 mm85%3.4 m/s3.7
199215.3°C13.0°C10.7°C17.0°C8.4°C118 mm85%4.6 m/s3.5
199117.0°C14.6°C12.2°C19.3°C10.3°C30 mm86%3.4 m/s4
199017.3°C14.7°C12.1°C22.8°C8.9°C54 mm83%3.9 m/s3.5
198916.2°C13.7°C11.2°C18.9°C8.4°C77 mm82%4.6 m/s3.5
198815.4°C13.3°C11.2°C17.7°C9.1°C103 mm86%4 m/s3.5
198715.1°C13.0°C10.9°C19.0°C7.5°C80 mm85%3.7 m/s3.7
1986 ❄️13.8°C11.8°C9.8°C16.0°C6.7°C66 mm83%4 m/s3.4
198514.5°C12.4°C10.2°C16.2°C8.5°C121 mm87%4.8 m/s3.4
198417.9°C15.3°C12.6°C21.8°C10.5°C21 mm80%3.1 m/s3.8
198317.4°C14.8°C12.2°C20.1°C9.2°C20 mm82%2.7 m/s—
198216.3°C13.8°C11.3°C20.5°C7.7°C59 mm82%4.6 m/s—
198116.5°C14.1°C11.6°C19.1°C9.3°C25 mm85%3.1 m/s—

Actual recorded August data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

Other Cities in Scotland

Arbroath August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Arbroath in August?▼

The average high in August is around 16.3°C with lows near 11.9°C (mean 14.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Arbroath in August?▼

August averages 76 mm of rainfall in Arbroath, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 167 mm in 2008.

What was the hottest August on record in Arbroath?▼

The hottest August reached 23.2°C in 1995. The coldest dipped to 6.7°C in 1986.

Has August in Arbroath gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.5°C to 17.3°C and overnight lows from 11.6°C to 12.7°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Arbroath?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Arbroath and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 16.3°C daytime highs and 11.9°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Arbroath?▼

Not quite — August is the 12th coolest month in Arbroath, averaging 14.1°C.

What should I pack for Arbroath in August?▼

For August in Arbroath, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 16.3°C and lows of 11.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Arbroath humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 85% — quite humid.

How windy is Arbroath in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 3.7 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 4.8 m/s (1985).

Which August had the most rainfall in Arbroath?▼

The wettest August on record was 2008 with 167 mm. On average, August sees 76 mm.

Where does this August weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

Other Scotland cities

Explore how the weather in Arbroath behaves each August, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for August specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.