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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Scotland for your holiday.
Climate Overview
0 °C to 20 °C
7 °C to 15 °C
1.61 – 3.43 in (9 – 18 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 7.9 °C (Aberdeen) and 9 °C (Edinburgh)
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Best Time to Visit Scotland: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 6 °C Water max. 9 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 7 °C Water max. 9 °C | MarchMar MaximumMax. 9 °C Water max. 9 °C | AprilApr MaximumMax. 11 °C Water max. 11 °C | MayMay MaximumMax. 14 °C Water max. 11 °C | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Aberdeen Edinburgh |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Aberdeen Edinburgh | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Aberdeen Edinburgh | SeptemberSep Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Edinburgh | OctoberOct MaximumMax. 13 °C Water max. 13 °C | NovemberNov MaximumMax. 9 °C Water max. 12 °C | DecemberDec MaximumMax. 7 °C Water max. 11 °C |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Scotland) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen | June, July, and August |
| Edinburgh | June, July, August, and September |
Climate Charts Scotland
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Aberdeen
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Scotland
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Scotland, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Aberdeen (Scotland)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 5° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 17° | 15° | 12° | 8° | 6° |
| Night Temperature | 0° | 0° | 2° | 3° | 5° | 8° | 10° | 10° | 8° | 6° | 3° | 1° |
| Water Temperature | 9° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 11° | 10° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 3.15 | 2.05 | 2.4 | 2.09 | 2.32 | 2.09 | 2.4 | 2.95 | 2.68 | 3.43 | 2.95 | 2.87 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Aberdeen is 7.9 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (13.7 °C)
Coldest month: January (2.9 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Aberdeen is 14 °C. Bathing would be very uncomfortable.
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 31.38 inch on 134 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 3.7 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation in Edinburgh (Scotland)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 6° | 7° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 16° | 13° | 9° | 7° |
| Night Temperature | 0° | 0° | 2° | 3° | 6° | 9° | 10° | 10° | 8° | 6° | 2° | 1° |
| Water Temperature | 7° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 15° | 14° | 13° | 12° | 10° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 2.24 | 1.65 | 2.01 | 1.61 | 2.01 | 2.01 | 2.24 | 2.56 | 2.64 | 2.56 | 2.48 | 2.28 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Edinburgh is 8.5 °C.Warmest month: July (14.6 °C)
Coldest month: January (3.3 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Edinburgh is 15 °C. Bathing would be very uncomfortable.
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 26.3 inch on 182 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, November, and December
Popular Activities
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour
Outdoor activities
from 77 $ »
Our 1-day tour from Edinburgh takes in some of the most beautiful scenery in Scotland. This coach tour visits lovely Loch Ness, haunting Glencoe, and has options for a relaxing cruise across the loch.
Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer
Entry tickets
from 8 $ »
Pre-book a bus ticket for easy transfers to/from Edinburgh Airport. Hop aboard just outside the airport terminal and enjoy frequent bus departures, comfortable seating, and WiFi onboard.
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Walking tours
from 54 $ »
Explore one of the most important fortresses in Scotland’s history with this ticket to Edinburgh Castle. Visit the Great Hall and discover the castle’s action-packed past on a guided walking tour.
More attractions
Edinburgh: Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour | Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets | From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour | Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Tour | Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Highlands Day Tour | Edinburgh: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour | Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Aberdeen
broken clouds, 8.9 °CClouds: 75 % Wind: 6 mph O
Air Pressure: 1033 hPa Humidity: 91 %
Air Pressure: 1033 hPa Humidity: 91 %
Last updated: 5th Nov 2026, 04:56 pm
The next days …
| 6th Nov 2026 | 7th Nov 2026 | 8th Nov 2026 | 9th Nov 2026 | 10th Nov 2026 | 11th Nov 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 8 °C to 11 °C | 6 °C to 10 °C | 6 °C to 9 °C |  3 °C to 8 °C | 0 °C to 7 °C | 2 °C to 10 °C |
| 8 °C to 11 °C | 6 °C to 10 °C | 6 °C to 9 °C | 3 °C to 8 °C | 0 °C to 7 °C | 2 °C to 10 °C |
| Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 47 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 59 % |
| 0.02 in of rain | 0.02 in of rain | 0.12 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Important Regions and Cities
We have extended climate information for the following region:Great Britain: Regions
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Hottest Month
July: 20 °C
Day Temperature in Edinburgh
July: 20 °CDay Temperature in Edinburgh
Coldest Month
January: 0 °C
Night Temperature in Aberdeen
January: 0 °CNight Temperature in Aberdeen
Rainiest Month
October: 3.43 in
Rain in Aberdeen
October: 3.43 inRain in Aberdeen
Driest Month
April: 1.61 in
Rain in Edinburgh
April: 1.61 inRain in Edinburgh
Maximum Water Temperature
August: 15 °C
Water Temperature in Edinburgh
August: 15 °CWater Temperature in Edinburgh
Sunniest Month
August: 10 hours/day
Sunshine in Edinburgh
August: 10 hours/daySunshine in Edinburgh
Activities and Attractions
Edinburgh: The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting
For adults
from 33 $ »
Edinburgh: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Ticket
Tours
from 29 $ »
From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Highlands Tour
Sightseeing on wheels
from 60 $ »
Distances to Scotland
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 400 mi | 3280 mi | 5130 mi |
| Edinburgh | 330 mi | 3260 mi | 5150 mi |
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Scotland: Experiences of our Visitors
The temperatures were pleasant. The weather is changing, but enough sunshine for hiking.
Weather Rating: 3 stars – Mixed
Just as it is when you drive through the Scottish Highlands in November – nevertheless fantastic!
Weather Rating: 3 stars – Mixed
changeable but fantastic weather there was rain and sun and it was not cold.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
The Atlantic side was cooler approx. 16 – 20 degrees, in between rain showers also a whole day. The North Sea side brought it up to 24 degrees, but always a light, partly fresh wind.
Rain, but only of short duration, so that one did not even come to stretch the umbrella. June is a good time to travel.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
April 2015: Edinburgh & Isle of Mull. Surprisingly most of the 14 days were very sunny and pleasant, even if naturally fresh. Only one day rained.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
Not too hot and not too cold and for standing acceptable water temperatures 😉
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
The weather was such that we could do something every day without an umbrella. On many days the rain didn’t come until the evening. We as hikers found the day temperatures between 15 and 19 degrees as pleasant.
Weather Rating: 3 stars – Mixed