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Highland Weather in June

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Highland, Scotland in June.

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Edinburgh Balmacara Glasgow Lamlash

Planning a getaway to Highland, Scotland this June and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Highland in June

Highland, Scotland is a region in Scotland. June in Highland generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C (57°F) in Lamlash to 18°C (64°F) in Edinburgh. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Edinburgh and 11°C (52°F) in Lamlash.

For specific regional insights in Highland, Scotland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Edinburgh with an average of 79 mm (3.1 in) to high rainfall in Mallaig with 146 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Edinburgh receives about 162 hours of sunlight in June, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Highland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Highland - and find the best time to visit. (based on Edinburgh)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June18°C (64°F) July19°C (66°F) This monthAugust19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Highland in June

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Highland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Highland

What is the weather like in June for some of the most popular destinations in Highland, Scotland?

Temperature range in Highland (June)

Precipitation variation in Highland (June)

Edinburgh

In June Edinburgh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
162 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
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Glasgow

In June Glasgow generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
154 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
good
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Balmacara

In June Balmacara generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
157 hours
130 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
21 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
Climate in Balmacara →

Lamlash

In June Lamlash generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
154 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
mixed
Climate in Lamlash →

Sallachy

In June Sallachy generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
157 hours
130 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
21 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
Climate in Sallachy →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Highland, in Scotland.

In our records: Scotland June extremes

Notable June records observed across cities in Scotland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest June day in Scotland reached 31°C (88°F) in Glasgow on June 28, 2018.

Popular cities in June

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Highland in June.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Edinburgh 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Balmacara 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Glasgow 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Lamlash 14°C (57°F) 11°C (52°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Sallachy 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Inverinate 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)

Highland weather in June: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Highland, Scotland in June?

Expect very good weather across Highland, Scotland in June. The popular destination of Edinburgh averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Highland, Scotland in June?

In Edinburgh, the average daytime high in June is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does Highland, Scotland get a lot of rain in June?

Not particularly. Edinburgh averages just 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain in June, making it a mostly dry month for Highland, Scotland.

Is June a Good Time to Visit Highland, Scotland?

We believe that June is one of the best times to visit Highland, Scotland with overall very good weather in Edinburgh. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Highland, Scotland is in June, July and August with generally very good weather in Edinburgh. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Highland.

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