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Ratho Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Ratho is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Ratho, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in July to a chilly 8°C in December.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 2°C in December. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Ratho receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 979 mm. The wettest period in Ratho occurs in October, which receives around 91 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, April, Ratho experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 69 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Ratho, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.4 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (3 KM, 2 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (3 KM, 2 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 5°C in March to 13°C in July.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (3 KM, 2 Miles).

Forecast for Ratho

Sat   Jan 11
1°C | -4°C
S 2 m/s
1 mm
broken clouds and  chance of snow

broken clouds and chance of snow

Sun   Jan 12
8°C | -3°C
SW 4 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
12°C | 7°C
SW 9 m/s
2.1 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Ratho?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ratho?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ratho?
    October tops the wettest month list with 91 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ratho?
    April is the driest month with 69 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ratho?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 193 hours of sunshine.

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