Scotland Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Scotland: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Scotland month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 4° | 1° | 172 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| februar | 6° | 2° | 156 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 9° | 3° | 137 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 12° | 4° | 119 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 16° | 8° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 16° | 10° | 130 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 18° | 12° | 87 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 17° | 12° | 151 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 15° | 9° | 99 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 12° | 7° | 212 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 8° | 4° | 130 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| desember | 7° | 3° | 236 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Scotland
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Scotland compares med 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 |
Klima by county in Scotland
4 counties mapped in this atlas
Beste tid å besøke Scotland
Go in juli. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and desember - 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 17°C is 5.8°C above the 12°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni til august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Scotland is a constituent country in Storbritannia. Scotland is a constituent country of the United Kingdom. Befolkningen er rundt 5.5 million. Hovedstaden er Edinburgh.
Akkurat nå er det 18°C (64°F) in Scotland med mest klart. Det føles som 15°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 14°C til 17°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - greit — planlegg etter været.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Scotland is juli. Klimaet er temperate. januar, februar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 18°C, while januar is the coldest med 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.
Kort sagt. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 17°C is 5.8°C above the 12°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 8 AM til 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Scotland today at 8.9/10. 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 | Storbritannia |
| Kontinent | Europa |
| Koordinater | 56°29′26.5″N 4°12′9.4″W (56.4907, -4.2026) |
| Capital | Edinburgh |
| Befolkning | 5.500.000 |
| Area | 77.933 km² |
| Tidssone | Europe/London |
| Lokal tid | 1:06 AM (UTC+01:00) |
| Best months | juli |
| Klima | Temperate |
Vær map for Scotland
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Animated layers by Vindy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Explore Scotland
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Klima for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Scotland?
Scotland is a constituent country in Storbritannia. Its coordinates are 56.4907, -4.2026. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Scotland akkurat nå?
It is currently 18°C (64°F) med mest klart. Luftfuktighet is 67% and wind is 18 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Scotland?
juli offer the most comfortable conditions in Scotland, which has a temperate climate. januar, februar 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 1:06 AM.
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 Snødonia National Park.
What places are in Scotland?
Scotland covers 4 places in this atlas, including Greater Glasgow, Inner Hebrides, Lothian and Scottish Høylands.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 1, 2026 at 1:06 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
