Ayr Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Ayr experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 17°C (63°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C (46°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 12°C (54°F) in August to 4°C (39°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Ayr has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1596 mm (63 in) of rainfall annually. Ayr experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 179 mm (7 in) in December, the wettest month, and 88 mm (3.5 in) in May, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Ayr Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Ayr can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ayr.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 87%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year