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Irvine Climate by Month

The weather in Irvine 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 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

The climate in Irvine experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 3°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Irvine experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1524 mm of precipitation annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. December brings wetter days averaging 166 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 rainy days. In contrast, May experiences a drier climate, with about 87 mm of rainfall spread across 16 rainy days.

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 Irvine. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (31 KM, 19 Miles).

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Irvine?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, October, November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Irvine?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Irvine?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Irvine?
    December tops the wettest month list with 166 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Irvine?
    May is the driest month with 87 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Irvine?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Irvine

    Thu   Nov 21
    5°C | -6°C
    NW 25 km/h
    1 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of rain

    broken clouds and chance of rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    5°C | -1°C
    W 14 km/h
    0.2 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    11°C | 1°C
    SE 43 km/h
    38 mm
    overcast and heavy sleet

    overcast and heavy sleet