Peterhead Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Peterhead experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C (63°F) in August to a chilly 8°C (46°F) in the coolest month, February.

Nights vary from 13°C (55°F) in August to around 4°C (39°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Peterhead has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 853 mm (34 in) of rainfall annually. Peterhead offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month October (95 mm (3.7 in)) and the driest month May (54 mm (2.1 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Peterhead 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, Peterhead serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.6 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 January, reaching 83%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 78%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year