Paisley Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Paisley 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.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Paisley, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like December.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 2°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Paisley experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1359 mm of precipitation annually. Year-round, Paisley has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, January, with 139 mm, and the driest month, May, with 88 mm, is minimal.
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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Paisley. 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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Paisley.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 87%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Paisley
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Paisley in the United Kingdom
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 139 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 88 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.
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