Argyll and Loch Lomond mountain weather in August.

Typical mountain and low-level wind, temperature and rainfall for August, based on 40 years of weather history.

40-year mountain climate

What is Argyll and Loch Lomond weather like in August?

Historically, August has been a mixed and often challenging month on the high ground. Of 1,240 representative high-ground days, 19% were excellent or good, 57% were average, and 24% were poor or severe.

Dry days accounted for 38% of the sample, while extensive cloud affected 62%. These figures describe representative high ground around 1,011 metres, so coastal and low-level conditions can be milder.

Excellent or good19%Historically dry38%High-ground temperature8.4°CTypical maximum gust26 mphStronger days around 34 mph
Valleys and trip bases

Low-level weather around Arrochar in August.

Arrochar, at roughly 15 metres, provides a practical low-level reference for Argyll and Loch Lomond. Across 1,240 historical days, the typical daytime high was 17.7°C, with warmer days around 19.8°C.

About 38% of days were dry and 38% combined dry weather with lighter winds. Conditions vary across glens, coasts and villages, so this should be used as regional trip-planning guidance rather than a forecast for every location.

Typical daily high17.7°CWarmer days around 19.8°CTypical overnight low12.0°CCooler nights around 10.2°CHistorically dry38%18% had 10 mm+ rainTypical maximum wind10 mphStronger days around 13 mph
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Saturday dates are highlighted because they usually unlock the widest choice of seven-night cottage stays. Other arrival days still work.

Typical conditions, not a forecastThis describes representative high ground. A difficult hill day can still be suitable for a lower-level plan.
Week 33 · 14 August

What this week is typically like on Argyll and Loch Lomond high ground.

Across 280 comparable historical hill days, 15% were excellent or good and 29% were poor or severe.

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Historically excellent or good15%280 comparable days
Excellent1%Good14%Average56%Poor28%Severe1%
Historically dry32% of daysTypical daily max gust26 mphStronger days around 34 mphTypical high ground8.5°C24-hour mean near 1,011 mExtensive cloud64% of days

August context: 19% of days across the month were excellent or good; 24% were poor or severe. Read the full August guide.

Valley and low level

Around Arrochar.

Representative base · 15 m
Typical daily high17.7°CWarmer days 20.0°CHistorically dry32%32% dry with lighter windMaximum wind10 mphStronger days 13 mphTypical overnight low12.4°CCooler nights 10.7°C
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