Constituent country in Royaume-Uni

Scotland Climat and Average Météo

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

☁️ 5°C now🕔 9:24 AM local📅 Best: juillet👥 5.5 million

Climat in Scotland month by month

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

janfémaravrmaijuijuisepoctnovdéLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MoisMax moyenneMin moyennePrécipitationsÉvaluation
janvier4°1°172 mm★☆☆☆☆
février6°2°156 mm★★☆☆☆
mars9°3°137 mm★★☆☆☆
avril12°4°119 mm★★★☆☆
mai16°8°95 mm★★★★☆
juin16°10°130 mm★★★★☆
juillet18°12°87 mm★★★★☆
août17°12°151 mm★★★☆☆
septembre15°9°99 mm★★★★☆
octobre12°7°212 mm★★☆☆☆
novembre8°4°130 mm★★☆☆☆
décembre7°3°236 mm★☆☆☆☆

Climat type: Temperate. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Scotland

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

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

How Scotland compares avec 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

Climat by county in Scotland

4 counties mapped in this atlas

Meilleur moment pour visiter Scotland

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

Hardest months: janvier, février and décembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

janvier★☆☆☆☆
février★★☆☆☆
mars★★☆☆☆
avril★★★☆☆
mai★★★★☆
juin★★★★☆
juillet★★★★☆
août★★★☆☆
septembre★★★★☆
octobre★★☆☆☆
novembre★★☆☆☆
décembre★☆☆☆☆

What this means for Scotland

Compared avec normal

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

Pluie 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 à soak trails and slow traffic.

Voyage and driving

Rafales à 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 juin à août.

Worth knowing

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

What à pack, what à 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 tandis que gusts stay above 76 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid janvier, février and décembre – historically the least comfortable months here.

Résumé

Scotland is a constituent country in Royaume-Uni. Scotland is a constituent country of the United Kingdom. Sa population est d’environ 5.5 million. La capitale est Edinburgh.

Actuellement, il fait 5°C (41°F) in Scotland avec couvert. La température ressentie est de 1°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 4°C à 11°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 100%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 5.3/10 – marginal.

La meilleure période pour visiter Scotland is juillet. Le climat est temperate. janvier, février and décembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. juillet est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 18°C, tandis que janvier est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de 1°C.

L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Dublin Airport (DUB), about 366 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Isle of Skye and Loch Ness.

En termes simples. Today is about average for octobre. The forecast high of 11°C is in line avec the 12°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 7 AM à 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Scotland today at 8.5/10. Rafales à 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

TypeConstituent country
PaysRoyaume-Uni
ContinentEurope
Coordonnées56°29′26.5″N 4°12′9.4″W (56.4907, -4.2026)
CapitalEdinburgh
Population5.500.000
Area77.933 km²
Fuseau horaireEurope/London
Heure locale9:24 AM (UTC+01:00)
Meilleurs moisjuillet
ClimatTemperate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scotland?

Scotland is a constituent country in Royaume-Uni. Its coordinates are 56.4907, -4.2026. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Scotland maintenant?

It is currently 5°C (41°F) avec couvert. Humidité is 77% and wind is 13 km/h.

When is the best time à visit Scotland?

juillet offer the most comfortable conditions in Scotland, which has a temperate climate. janvier, février and décembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Scotland in?

Scotland observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The heure locale is 9:24 AM.

How many people live in Scotland?

Scotland has a population of approximately 5.5 million.

What is the nearest airport à Scotland?

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

What are the top things à do in Scotland?

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

What places are in Scotland?

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

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prévisions and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Qualité de l’air and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climat 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 octobre 24, 2026 at 9:24 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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