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Linlithgow Climate by Month

The climate in Linlithgow is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Linlithgow, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like December. At night, temperatures typically average around 2°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Linlithgow experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1005 mm of precipitation annually. Year-round, Linlithgow has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 96 mm, and the driest month, April, with 69 mm, is minimal.

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 Linlithgow. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Linlithgow ranges from 5°C in March to 13°C in July.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (16 KM, 10 Miles).

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Linlithgow?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Linlithgow?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Linlithgow?
    October tops the wettest month list with 96 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Linlithgow?
    April is the driest month with 69 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Linlithgow?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 193 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Linlithgow

    Fri   Dec 13
    6°C | 3°C
    SW 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    10°C | 2°C
    SW 18 km/h
    1 mm
    broken clouds and small chance of rain

    broken clouds and small chance of rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    13°C | 9°C
    W 32 km/h
    1.4 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain