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Prestwick Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation, transitioning from mild conditions to cold. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Prestwick, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. 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, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 4°C during this month.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Prestwick is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1604 mm. Prestwick experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 182 mm in December, the wettest month, and 87 mm in May, the driest month.

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

Sunshine over the year

Prestwick can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Forecast for Prestwick

Fri   Jan 31
9°C | 3°C
NW 5 m/s
1.5 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

Sat   Feb 01
8°C | 2°C
S 7 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Sun   Feb 02
9°C | 5°C
S 7 m/s
2.3 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Prestwick in the United Kingdom

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Prestwick?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February, October, November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Prestwick?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Prestwick?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Prestwick?
    December tops the wettest month list with 182 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Prestwick?
    May is the driest month with 87 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Prestwick?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.

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