Mallaig Climate by Month
The weather in Mallaig 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 rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Mallaig experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 17°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 3°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Mallaig experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2588 mm of precipitation annually. Mallaig experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 289 mm in January, the wettest month, and 143 mm in May, the driest month.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Mallaig 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
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Mallaig in Scotland
Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 289 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 143 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 197 hours of sunshine.
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