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
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Prestwick.
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 Prestwick
broken clouds and small chance of slight rain
overcast and no 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:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February, October, November and December.
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.
December tops the wettest month list with 182 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 87 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.
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