Weather in September in Scotland
Planning a trip to Scotland this September? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Scotland in September?
September in Scotland generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C in Shetland to 17°C in Dundee. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Dundee and 11°C in Shetland.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Scotland, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dundee with an average of 68 mm to heavy rainfall in Mallaig with 229 mm.Average sunshine
The city Edinburgh usually sees around 128 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 September
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Scotland, check out our Scotland's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Scotland?
Edinburgh
In September Edinburgh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Aberdeen
In September Aberdeen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Oban
In September Oban generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Dundee
In September Dundee generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Shetland
In September Shetland generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Scotland.
Is September the best time to visit Scotland?
In our opinion, September is a good time to visit Scotland with overall tolerable weather in Edinburgh.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Edinburgh. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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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