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Forres Climate by Month

The weather in Forres sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be pleasant at the high end to roughly cold at the low end. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

The weather in Forres changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 18°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 3°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Forres receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 970 mm. Despite minor fluctuations, Forres enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 98 mm of precipitation, while in March, Forres receives about 67 mm.

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

Sunshine over the year

Forres can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 5.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (39 KM, 24 Miles).

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Forres?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Forres?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Forres?
    October tops the wettest month list with 98 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Forres?
    March is the driest month with 67 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Forres?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 178 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Forres

    Sat   Dec 14
    11°C | 2°C
    SW 22 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    13°C | 9°C
    SW 40 km/h
    12 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    11°C | 8°C
    SW 36 km/h
    16 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain