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Balmacara Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Balmacara varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from mild to cold. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

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

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 2°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Balmacara has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2214 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Balmacara experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 237 mm in January, the wettest month, and 135 mm in April, the driest month.

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

Sunshine over the year

Balmacara 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Forecast for Balmacara

Wed   Jan 15
12°C | 7°C
S 7 m/s
2 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

Thu   Jan 16
10°C | 7°C
S 6 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
11°C | 8°C
S 7 m/s
4.1 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Balmacara in Scotland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Balmacara?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Balmacara?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Balmacara?
    January tops the wettest month list with 237 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Balmacara?
    April is the driest month with 135 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Balmacara?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 197 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.