Plockton Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Plockton experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 17°C (63°F) in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C (45°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 11°C (52°F) in July to 2°C (36°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Plockton has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2178 mm (86 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Plockton experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 234 mm (9.2 in) in January, the wettest month, and 132 mm (5.2 in) in April, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Plockton Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Plockton can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine