Scarborough Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Scarborough sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be warm at the high end
to roughly pleasant 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
In Scarborough, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in January, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 21°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 12°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Scarborough experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1073 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, February receives heavy rainfall, averaging 164 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 41 mm over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Scarborough Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Scarborough varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 9.1 hours of daily sun in November, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in May, with about 6.6 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Scarborough.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 59%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 43%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Scarborough in Australia
During the months of April, May, June, July, August, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
January has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 164 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 41 mm of precipitation.
November is the sunniest month with an average of 273 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
