Scotland Weather by Month — Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Scotland over the year. What is the best time to visit Scotland?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Scotland over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in Scotland is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 6°C (43°F) in Inverinate to 10°C (50°F) in Bowmore. On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Scotland.

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In February the weather in Scotland is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 7°C (45°F) in Inverinate to 10°C (50°F) in Bowmore.

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In March the weather in Scotland is generally less favorable. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 8°C (46°F) in Shetland to 10°C (50°F) in Bowmore.

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In April the weather in Scotland ranges from less favorable in Oban to mixed in Edinburgh. The temperatures range from low in Shetland with 9°C (48°F) to moderate in Dundee with 12°C (54°F).

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In May the weather in Scotland ranges from less favorable in Shetland to good in Edinburgh. The temperatures range from low in Shetland with 10°C (50°F) to moderate in Glasgow with 15°C (59°F).

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In June the weather in Scotland ranges from mixed in Oban to very good in Edinburgh. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Shetland with 12°C (54°F) to moderate in Edinburgh with 18°C (64°F).

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In July the weather in Scotland ranges from mixed in Oban to excellent in Dundee. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Shetland with 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in Dundee with 20°C (68°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Scotland.

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In August the weather in Scotland ranges from mixed in Oban to excellent in Dundee. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Shetland with 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Dundee with 20°C (68°F).

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In September the weather in Scotland ranges from less favorable in Oban to good in Edinburgh. The average maximum daytime temperatures are moderate and range from 14°C (57°F) in Shetland to 17°C (63°F) in Dundee.

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In October the weather in Scotland ranges from less favorable in Oban to good in Edinburgh. The average maximum daytime temperatures are moderate and range from 12°C (54°F) in Sallachy to 14°C (57°F) in Bowmore.

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In November the weather in Scotland is generally less favorable. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 9°C (48°F) in Inverinate to 12°C (54°F) in Bowmore.

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In December the weather in Scotland is generally less favorable. December is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 7°C (45°F) in Inverinate to 10°C (50°F) in Bowmore.

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