Scotland Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Scotland: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
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° | 12° | 151 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 15° | 9° | 99 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 12° | 7° | 212 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 8° | 4° | 130 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| december | 7° | 3° | 236 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Temperate. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Scotland
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
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 | 957 mm |
| Cumbria | 230 km | 8°C | about the same | 1394 mm |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 233 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 876 mm |
| County Antrim | 234 km | 10°C | +1°C warmer | 1166 mm |
| Lake District National Park | 236 km | 7°C | 2°C cooler | 2099 mm |
Klimaat by county in Scotland
4 counties mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd Scotland
Go in juli. 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.
What this means for Scotland
Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 16°C is 4.3°C above the 12°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Windstoten en 59 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- 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 59 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 14°C (56°F) in Scotland met lichte motregen. Het voelt als 11°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 10°C en 16°C. De kans op neerslag is 100%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 6.5/10 – redelijk — plan rond het weer.
De beste tijd om Scotland is juli. 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 warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 16°C is 4.3°C above the 12°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 4 PM en 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Scotland today at 8.8/10. Windstoten en 59 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
| 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 | 1:07 PM (UTC+01:00) |
| Beste maanden | juli |
| Klimaat | Temperate |
Weer map for Scotland
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Explore Scotland
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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 14°C (56°F) met lichte motregen. Luchtvochtigheid is 89% and wind is 21 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Scotland?
juli 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 1:07 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 oktober 5, 2026 at 1:07 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
