Climate and Weather of Highland, Scotland

In Scotland you have several regions, one of which is called Highland. The most popular city in this region is Balmacara, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Highland. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Highland, there are no specific months with consistently comfortable weather, but average temperatures vary throughout the year.

Highland reaches its peak temperature in August, hitting 17°C, while February brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 7°C.

The colder weather is most prominent in the months of January, February, March, November and December.

Precipitation in Highland varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in January with 237 mm of rain, while April stays relatively dry with 134 mm. The region experiences its rainy season during January, February, September, October, November and December, when monthly rainfall can range from 193 mm to 237 mm.

For those seeking sunshine, May usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Highland, Scotland?

Please select a city below the map 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 temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.