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Rothesay Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Rothesay sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be mild at the high end to roughly cold at the low end. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Rothesay experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 18°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like February.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 4°C during these months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Rothesay experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1689 mm of precipitation annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. January brings wetter days averaging 180 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 rainy days.

In contrast, May experiences a drier climate, with about 95 mm of rainfall spread across 17 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Rothesay. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce 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 (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Forecast for Rothesay

Thu   Jan 30
7°C | 3°C
NW 4 m/s
3.6 mm
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Jan 31
9°C | 4°C
NW 7 m/s
1.9 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

Sat   Feb 01
10°C | 6°C
S 10 m/s
1.5 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 Rothesay in the United Kingdom

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Rothesay?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February, October, November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Rothesay?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Rothesay?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Rothesay?
    January tops the wettest month list with 180 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Rothesay?
    May is the driest month with 95 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Rothesay?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.

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