Constituent country in Reino Unido

Scotland Clima and Average Tiempo

Clima of Scotland: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☁️ 5°C now🕔 9:16 PM local📅 Best: julio👥 5.5 million

Clima in Scotland month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

enefebmarabrmayjunjulagosepoctnovdicLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MesMáx. mediaMín. mediaPrecipitacionesValoración
enero4°1°172 mm★☆☆☆☆
febrero6°2°156 mm★★☆☆☆
marzo9°3°137 mm★★☆☆☆
abril12°4°119 mm★★★☆☆
may16°8°95 mm★★★★☆
junio16°10°130 mm★★★★☆
julio18°12°87 mm★★★★☆
agosto17°12°151 mm★★★☆☆
septiembre15°9°99 mm★★★★☆
octubre12°7°212 mm★★☆☆☆
noviembre8°4°130 mm★★☆☆☆
diciembre7°3°236 mm★☆☆☆☆

Clima type: Temperate. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Scotland

Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.

Hottest day26°Cjul 12, 2025
Coldest night-8°Cene 17, 2024
Wettest day61 mmoct 7, 2023

How Scotland compares con nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Scotland.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Northumberland195 km9°Cabout the same957 mm
Cumbria230 km8°Cabout the same1394 mm
Newcastle upon Tyne233 km10°C+2°C warmer876 mm
County Antrim234 km10°C+1°C warmer1166 mm
Lake District National Park236 km7°C2°C cooler2099 mm

Clima by county in Scotland

4 counties mapped in this atlas

Mejor época para visitar Scotland

Go in julio. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: enero, febrero and diciembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

enero★☆☆☆☆
febrero★★☆☆☆
marzo★★☆☆☆
abril★★★☆☆
may★★★★☆
junio★★★★☆
julio★★★★☆
agosto★★★☆☆
septiembre★★★★☆
octubre★★☆☆☆
noviembre★★☆☆☆
diciembre★☆☆☆☆

What this means for Scotland

Compared con normal

Today is about average for octubre. The forecast high of 11°C is in line con the 12°C typical for this month.

Lluvia chance explained

A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 31 mm is forecast, which is enough a soak trails and slow traffic.

Viajes and driving

Ráfagas a 76 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in junio a agosto.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.

What a pack, what a skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • A packable rain shell – 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints mientras gusts stay above 76 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid enero, febrero and diciembre – historically the least comfortable months here.

Resumen

Scotland is a constituent country in Reino Unido. Scotland is a constituent country of the United Kingdom. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 5.5 million. La capital es Edinburgh.

Ahora mismo hay 5°C (41°F) in Scotland con cubierto. La sensación térmica es de 1°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 4°C a 11°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 100%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 5.3/10 – regular.

La mejor época para visitar Scotland is julio. El clima es temperate. enero, febrero and diciembre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. julio es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 18°C, mientras enero es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 1°C.

El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Dublin Airport (DUB), about 366 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Isle of Skye and Loch Ness.

En términos sencillos. Today is about average for octubre. The forecast high of 11°C is in line con the 12°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 7 AM a 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Scotland today at 8.5/10. Ráfagas a 76 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Scotland

TipoConstituent country
PaísReino Unido
ContinenteEuropa
Coordenadas56°29′26.5″N 4°12′9.4″W (56.4907, -4.2026)
CapitalEdinburgh
Población5.500.000
Area77.933 km²
Zona horariaEurope/London
Hora local9:16 PM (UTC+01:00)
Mejores mesesjulio
ClimaTemperate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scotland?

Scotland is a constituent country in Reino Unido. Its coordinates are 56.4907, -4.2026. It lies in Europa.

What is the weather like in Scotland ahora mismo?

It is currently 5°C (41°F) con cubierto. Humedad is 77% and wind is 13 km/h.

When is the best time a visit Scotland?

julio offer the most comfortable conditions in Scotland, which has a temperate climate. enero, febrero and diciembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Scotland in?

Scotland observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The hora local is 9:16 PM.

How many people live in Scotland?

Scotland has a population of approximately 5.5 million.

What is the nearest airport a Scotland?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 366 km away.

What are the top things a do in Scotland?

Popular options include Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Lake District National Park and Nievedonia National Park.

What places are in Scotland?

Scotland covers 4 places in this atlas, including Greater Glasgow, Inner Hebrides, Lothian and Scottish Altolands.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Pronóstico and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Calidad del aire and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Clima averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown.

Last updated octubre 24, 2026 at 9:16 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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