Aberdeen Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Aberdeen. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Generally, Aberdeen has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 866 mm of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Precipitation levels in Aberdeen remain relatively steady throughout the year. October has the most rain, with 96 mm over 17 days. In May, this drops slightly to 59 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. The city receives 94 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 13°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Aberdeen Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Scotland

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Scotland. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Aberdeen’s average annual precipitation is 866 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Aberdeen’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Aberdeen Climate page.