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Kintail Climate by Month

The weather in Kintail 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 day and night temperature

The weather in Kintail changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 17°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 6°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 1°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Kintail experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 2236 mm of precipitation annually. Kintail experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 239 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

Sunshine over the year

Kintail 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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (49 KM, 30 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Kintail in Scotland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Kintail?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kintail?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kintail?
    January tops the wettest month list with 239 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kintail?
    April is the driest month with 137 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kintail?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 197 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Kintail

    Thu   Dec 12
    2°C | -3°C
    SE 7 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    3°C | 0°C
    S 11 km/h
    3.7 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    6°C | -1°C
    W 11 km/h
    6.1 mm
    overcast and sleet

    overcast and sleet