Portsoy Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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

Nighttime temperatures range from 12°C (54°F) in August to 4°C (39°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Portsoy has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1006 mm (40 in) of rainfall per year. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, October, sees around 113 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, May, still receives a respectable 65 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall. For more details, please visit our Portsoy Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Portsoy, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours per average day.

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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