Scarborough Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Scarborough remains fairly constant, offering pleasant temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 22°C (72°F) in February. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C (63°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 19°C (66°F) in February to 13°C (55°F) in August.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Scarborough experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 595 mm (23 in) yearly. Scarborough can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 108 mm (4.3 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 17 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation spread across 4 rainy days 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

Scarborough can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 11.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 5.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Scarborough.

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 81%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year