Best Time en Visit Scotland
Beste reistijd Scotland: juli and augustus. Maand-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Beste reistijd Scotland
Go in juli and augustus. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klimaat in Scotland month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 4° | 1° | 172 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| februari | 6° | 2° | 156 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maart | 9° | 3° | 137 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 12° | 4° | 119 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 16° | 8° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 16° | 10° | 130 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 18° | 12° | 87 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 17° | 11° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 15° | 9° | 124 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| oktober | 12° | 7° | 212 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 8° | 4° | 130 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| december | 7° | 3° | 236 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Temperate. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Scotland compares met 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 | 954 mm |
| Cumbria | 230 km | 8°C | about the same | 1406 mm |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 233 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 883 mm |
| County Antrim | 234 km | 10°C | +1°C warmer | 1169 mm |
| Lake District National Park | 236 km | 7°C | 2°C cooler | 2098 mm |
Beste reistijd each county in Scotland
4 counties mapped in this atlas
What en pack, what en skip
- A packable rain shell – 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints terwijl gusts stay above 57 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Scotland is a constituent country in Verenigd Koninkrijk. Scotland is a constituent country of the United Kingdom. Er wonen ongeveer 5.5 million. De hoofdstad is Edinburgh.
Op dit moment is het 11°C (53°F) in Scotland met bewolkt. Het voelt als 9°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 11°C en 13°C. De kans op neerslag is 100%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 5.5/10 – redelijk — plan rond het weer.
De beste tijd om Scotland is juli and augustus. Het klimaat is temperate. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 18°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond 1°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 366 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Isle of Skye and Loch Ness.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly cooler than average for september. The forecast high of 13°C is 1.9°C below the 15°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 8 AM en 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Scotland today at 9/10. Windstoten en 57 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.
Weer in Scotland nu
Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 3:05 PM, sep 17 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 13° / 11°
Lichte motregen · 100% rain · wind 35 km/h
🌦️ 13° / 10°
Lichte motregen · 83% rain · wind 26 km/h
Dingen om te doen in Scotland
Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Scotland.
Quick facts about Scotland
| Type | Constituent country |
|---|---|
| Land | Verenigd Koninkrijk |
| Continent | Europa |
| Coördinaten | 56°29′26.5″N 4°12′9.4″W (56.4907, -4.2026) |
| Capital | Edinburgh |
| Bevolking | 5.500.000 |
| Area | 77.933 km² |
| Tijdzone | Europe/London |
| Lokale tijd | 3:05 PM (UTC+01:00) |
| Beste maanden | juli and augustus |
| Klimaat | Temperate |
Explore Scotland
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Scotland?
Scotland is a constituent country in Verenigd Koninkrijk. Its coordinates are 56.4907, -4.2026. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Scotland nu?
It is currently 11°C (53°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 84% and wind is 17 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Scotland?
juli and augustus offer the most comfortable conditions in Scotland, which has a temperate climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Scotland in?
Scotland observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The lokale tijd is 3:05 PM.
How many people live in Scotland?
Scotland has a population of approximately 5.5 million.
What is the nearest airport en Scotland?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 366 km away.
What are the top things en do in Scotland?
Popular options include Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Lake District National Park and Sneeuwdonia National Park.
What places are in Scotland?
Scotland covers 4 places in this atlas, including Greater Glasgow, Inner Hebrides, Lothian and Scottish Hooglands.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 september 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
