St Andrews Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in St Andrews experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be pleasant, while the cooler months tend
to be cold.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in St Andrews experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in July, 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 3°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, St Andrews receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 866 mm annually. Year-round, St Andrews has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 91 mm, and the driest month, April, with 58 mm, is minimal.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in St Andrews. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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8 m/s
6 m/s
8 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit St Andrews in the United Kingdom
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 91 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 58 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 193 hours of sunshine.
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