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Greenock Climate by Month

Greenock experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from pleasant days to cold weather. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Greenock is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in July to a chilly 8°C in December. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 2°C in December.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Greenock has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1716 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The wettest period in Greenock occurs in January, which receives around 177 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, April, Greenock experiences high rainfall, totaling approximately 109 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Greenock, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.2 hours per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (22 KM, 13 Miles).

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Greenock?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February, October, November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Greenock?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Greenock?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Greenock?
    January tops the wettest month list with 177 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Greenock?
    April is the driest month with 109 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Greenock?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Greenock

    Fri   Dec 13
    5°C | 1°C
    SW 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    9°C | 2°C
    SW 18 km/h
    2.7 mm
    overcast and slight rain

    overcast and slight rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    12°C | 9°C
    W 32 km/h
    9.2 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain