Lockerbie Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Lockerbie is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July to a chilly 7°C (45°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 11°C (52°F) in July to around 2°C (36°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Lockerbie has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1219 mm (48 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Precipitation levels in Lockerbie remain relatively steady throughout the year. December has the most rain, with 119 mm (4.7 in) over 20 days. In the driest month April, this drops slightly to 82 mm (3.2 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Lockerbie Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Lockerbie serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 90%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) to 4 m/s (8 knots). It is lower in May, June, July and August and higher in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)