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Bathgate Climate by Month

The temperature in Bathgate can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to cold. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Bathgate. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like December. At night, temperatures typically average around 2°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Bathgate has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1064 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Bathgate has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, January, with 100 mm, and the driest month, April, with 73 mm, is minimal.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Bathgate. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Bathgate ranges from 5°C in March to 13°C in July.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (18 KM, 11 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Bathgate in the United Kingdom

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Bathgate?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bathgate?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bathgate?
    January tops the wettest month list with 100 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bathgate?
    April is the driest month with 73 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bathgate?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 193 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Bathgate

    Wed   Dec 11
    0°C | -5°C
    SW 7 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    3°C | -2°C
    SW 11 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    6°C | 1°C
    SW 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain