Glenelg Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Glenelg sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be mild at the high end
to roughly cold at the low end.
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 Glenelg 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
Glenelg experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 2272 mm of precipitation annually. Glenelg experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 244 mm in January, the wettest month, and 137 mm in April, the driest month.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Glenelg 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
Daily hours of sunshine
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Glenelg in Scotland
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 244 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 137 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 197 hours of sunshine.
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