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The Highlands Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
the Highlands is a region in the United Kingdom. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in the Highlands over the year. What is the best time to visit the Highlands?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in the Highlands over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
The Highlands in January
In January the weather in the Highlands is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 5°C (41°F) in Newtonmore to 9°C (48°F) in Dunvegan. On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in the Highlands.
Find more detailed climate information for the Highlands in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Highlands in February
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Highlands in March
In March the weather in the Highlands is generally less favorable. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 7°C (45°F) in Newtonmore to 10°C (50°F) in Cromarty.
Find more detailed climate information for the Highlands in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Highlands in April
In April the weather in the Highlands ranges from less favorable in Fort William to mixed in Inverness. The temperatures range from low in John O Groats with 9°C (48°F) to moderate in Cromarty with 13°C (55°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Highlands in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Highlands in May
In May the weather in the Highlands ranges from less favorable in Lochinver to good in Inverness. The temperatures range from low in John O Groats with 11°C (52°F) to moderate in Ardersier with 15°C (59°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Highlands in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Highlands in June
In June the weather in the Highlands ranges from mixed in Fort William to very good in Tain. June is a summer month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are moderate and range from 13°C (55°F) in John O Groats to 18°C (64°F) in Cromarty.
Find more detailed climate information for the Highlands in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Highlands in July
In July the weather in the Highlands ranges from mixed in Fort Augustus to excellent in Tain. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in John O Groats with 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Cromarty with 20°C (68°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in the Highlands.
Find more detailed climate information for the Highlands in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Highlands in August
In August the weather in the Highlands ranges from mixed in Fort William to very good in Inverness. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in John O Groats with 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Cromarty with 20°C (68°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Highlands in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Highlands in September
In September the weather in the Highlands ranges from less favorable in Strontian to good in Inverness. The average maximum daytime temperatures are moderate and range from 14°C (57°F) in Newtonmore to 17°C (63°F) in Cromarty.
Find more detailed climate information for the Highlands in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Highlands in October
In October the weather in the Highlands ranges from less favorable in Fort William to good in Dornoch. The temperatures range from low in Kingussie with 11°C (52°F) to moderate in Balintore with 14°C (57°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Highlands in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Highlands in November
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The Highlands in December
In December the weather in the Highlands is generally less favorable. December is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 5°C (41°F) in Kingussie to 10°C (50°F) in Dunvegan. On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in the Highlands.
Find more detailed climate information for the Highlands in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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