Climate and Average Weather in Scotland
Scotland's oceanic climate is generally cool and very wet. The average annual high temperature is around 11 degrees Celsius (51° Fahrenheit). The day to day weather can vary enormously and is very unpredictable. The east coast has a marginally more continental climate than the west, which means it has drier weather, sunnier summers and colder winters.
The wettest parts of Scotland experience an average of 250 days of rain per year, whereas the driest parts only experience an average of about 150 days of rain per year. The average number of days with snow falling in Scotland ranges from 15 to 20 days, whereas on the peaks and mountains the number of days with snow falling is on average 100 days.
Summers in Scotland are too cold for a sun and beach vacation. In the central lowlands and along the eastern coastal areas, summer daytime temperatures can reach 17 to 19 degrees Celsius (62 - 66° F) on average. During warm spells temperatures can shoot toward 30 degrees (86° F). However, such summer conditions are an exception.
Interested in more detailed Weather and Climate information?
Please select the city below you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperatures over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical weather data like humidity, wind speed and water temperature.
