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Tongue Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Tongue 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 is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The weather in Tongue changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 16°C in August to a chilly 8°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 3°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Tongue experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1403 mm of precipitation annually. Tongue offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between October (150 mm) and May (85 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Tongue serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.0 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Strathy East, Scotland (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Strathy East, Scotland (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Forecast for Tongue

Sat   Jan 11
-5°C | -11°C
S 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Jan 12
8°C | -5°C
S 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
12°C | 8°C
SW 10 m/s
2.1 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 Tongue in the United Kingdom

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Tongue?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 16°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Tongue?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Tongue?
    October tops the wettest month list with 150 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Tongue?
    May is the driest month with 85 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Tongue?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 195 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.