Weather in June in Scotland
Thinking about venturing to Scotland this June and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Scotland in June?
June in Scotland generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During June, summer is in full swing.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Shetland at 12°C to mild in Edinburgh at 18°C. At night it cools down to 10°C in Edinburgh and 9°C in Shetland.For a closer look at conditions across Scotland, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Shetland with an average of 60 mm to high rainfall in Mallaig with 146 mm.Average sunshine
The city Edinburgh usually sees around 162 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Scotland climate page.
Where to go in Scotland in June
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in June for the 5 most popular destinations in Scotland?
Edinburgh
In June Edinburgh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Aberdeen
In June Aberdeen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Oban
In June Oban generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Dundee
In June Dundee generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Shetland
In June Shetland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Scotland.
Is June the best time to visit Scotland?
We consider June to be one of the best times to travel to Scotland. Typically, the climate in Edinburgh is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Edinburgh. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Scotland.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Scotland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Scotland.
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