Central Scotland Weather & Climate: the United Kingdom

Climate by month across Central Scotland, the United Kingdom, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Central Scotland

When planning a visit to Central Scotland in the United Kingdom, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 7°C (45°F) in January up to 19°C (66°F) during the peak of July. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Stirling, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in Central Scotland during July and August is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) to 19°C (66°F).

The colder period typically falls in the months of January, February, March, November and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Central Scotland experiences moderate variations in precipitation across the seasons. You can expect around 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain in January, dropping to 79 mm (3.1 in) in April.

May is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

Explore Central Scotland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Central Scotland - and find the best time to visit. (based on Stirling)

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Stirling Callander Drymen Killin Falkirk Alloa
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Climate map of Central Scotland

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Stirling 7°C (45°F) 19°C (66°F) 2°C (36°F) 11°C (52°F) 1201 mm (47 in) 1,428 hours
Callander 7°C (45°F) 18°C (64°F) 1°C (34°F) 10°C (50°F) 1512 mm (60 in) 1,290 hours
Drymen 7°C (45°F) 19°C (66°F) 2°C (36°F) 11°C (52°F) 1529 mm (60 in) 1,290 hours
Killin 5°C (41°F) 17°C (63°F) 0°C (32°F) 10°C (50°F) 1649 mm (65 in) 1,290 hours
Falkirk 8°C (46°F) 20°C (68°F) 2°C (36°F) 12°C (54°F) 1063 mm (42 in) 1,428 hours
Alloa 7°C (45°F) 19°C (66°F) 2°C (36°F) 11°C (52°F) 1120 mm (44 in) 1,428 hours

Places in Central Scotland, the United Kingdom

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