Tayside Weather & Climate: the United Kingdom

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

Climate overview of Tayside

Whether you're visiting Tayside in the United Kingdom during the peak of July (18°C (64°F)) or the cooler months around January (5°C (41°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from Pitlochry, the region's most prominent 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 Tayside changes throughout the year, with no distinct months of consistently pleasant temperatures.

The cooler season is during the months of January, February, March, November and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Tayside experiences moderate variations in precipitation across the seasons. You can expect around 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain in January, dropping to 82 mm (3.2 in) in April.

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

Explore Tayside by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tayside — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pitlochry)

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Pitlochry Perth Crieff Aberfeldy Dunkeld Lochearnhead
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Climate map of Tayside

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

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Pitlochry 5°C (41°F) 18°C (64°F) -1°C (30°F) 10°C (50°F) 1233 mm (49 in) 1,431 hours
Perth 7°C (45°F) 20°C (68°F) 1°C (34°F) 11°C (52°F) 1033 mm (41 in) 1,431 hours
Crieff 7°C (45°F) 19°C (66°F) 1°C (34°F) 11°C (52°F) 1231 mm (48 in) 1,431 hours
Aberfeldy 6°C (43°F) 18°C (64°F) 0°C (32°F) 10°C (50°F) 1288 mm (51 in) 1,431 hours
Dunkeld 6°C (43°F) 19°C (66°F) 1°C (34°F) 10°C (50°F) 1140 mm (45 in) 1,431 hours
Lochearnhead 6°C (43°F) 18°C (64°F) 0°C (32°F) 10°C (50°F) 1608 mm (63 in) 1,290 hours

Places in Tayside, the United Kingdom

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