Scotland Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Scotland: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Scotland month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 4° | 1° | 172 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 6° | 2° | 156 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 9° | 3° | 137 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| apríl | 12° | 4° | 119 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 16° | 8° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júní | 16° | 10° | 130 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júlí | 18° | 12° | 87 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ágúst | 17° | 12° | 125 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 15° | 9° | 124 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| október | 12° | 7° | 212 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| nóvember | 8° | 4° | 130 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| desember | 7° | 3° | 236 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Scotland
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Scotland compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Scotland.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland | 195 km | 9°C | about the same | 961 mm |
| Cumbria | 230 km | 8°C | about the same | 1416 mm |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 233 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 893 mm |
| County Antrim | 234 km | 10°C | +1°C warmer | 1172 mm |
| Lake District National Park | 236 km | 7°C | 2°C cooler | 2120 mm |
Loftslag by county in Scotland
4 counties mapped in this atlas
Best time til visit Scotland
Go in júlí. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, febrúar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Scotland
Today is about average for ágúst. The forecast high of 17°C is in line með the 17°C typical for this month.
Rigning is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Scotland is a constituent country in Bretland. Scotland is a constituent country of the United Kingdom. Íbúafjöldinn er um 5.5 million. Höfuðborgin er Edinburgh.
Núna er hitinn 13°C (55°F) in Scotland með skýjað að hluta. Hitinn finnst vera 12°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 7°C til 17°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - frábært — farðu núna.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Scotland is júlí. Loftslagið er temperate. janúar, febrúar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. júlí is the warmest month með average highs near 18°C, while janúar is the coldest með lows near 1°C.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 366 km away. Nearby highlights include Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Isle of Skye and Loch Ness.
Í einföldu máli. Today is about average for ágúst. The forecast high of 17°C is in line með the 17°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 3 PM til 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Scotland today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Scotland
Veður map for Scotland
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Scotland?
Scotland is a constituent country in Bretland. Its coordinates are 56.4907, -4.2026. It lies in Evrópa.
What is the weather like in Scotland núna?
It is currently 13°C (55°F) með skýjað að hluta. Raki is 68% and wind is 1 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Scotland?
júlí offer the most comfortable conditions in Scotland, which has a temperate climate. janúar, febrúar and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Scotland in?
Scotland observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 12:02 PM.
How many people live in Scotland?
Scotland has a population of approximately 5.5 million.
What is the nearest airport til Scotland?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 366 km away.
What are the top things til do in Scotland?
Popular options include Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Lake District National Park and Snjórdonia National Park.
What places are in Scotland?
Scotland covers 4 places in this atlas, including Greater Glasgow, Inner Hebrides, Lothian and Scottish Háttlands.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 ágúst 22, 2026 at 12:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
