Scotland (PA) Climate by Month
The temperature in Scotland can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Scotland. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 3°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -6°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Scotland has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1096 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Scotland experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 117 mm in October, the wettest month, and 61 mm in February, the driest month.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
Scotland can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Scotland.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Scotland in the United States of America
During the months of May and September 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 117 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 61 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 310 hours of sunshine.
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