Scotland Klimat and Average Väder
Klimat of Scotland: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimat in Scotland month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Månad | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 4° | 1° | 172 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| februari | 6° | 2° | 156 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 9° | 3° | 137 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 12° | 4° | 119 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 16° | 8° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 16° | 10° | 130 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 18° | 12° | 87 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augusti | 17° | 12° | 151 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 15° | 9° | 99 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 12° | 7° | 212 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 8° | 4° | 130 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| december | 7° | 3° | 236 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klimat type: Temperate. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Scotland
Högest 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 |
Klimat by county in Scotland
4 counties mapped in this atlas
Bästa tiden att besöka 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.
Vindbyar och 64 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 och augusti.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What och pack, what och 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 while gusts stay above 64 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammanfattning
Scotland is a constituent country in Storbritannien. Scotland is a constituent country of the United Kingdom. Befolkningen är cirka 5.5 million. Huvudstaden är Edinburgh.
Just nu är det 14°C (57°F) in Scotland med light drizzle. Det känns som 11°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan 10°C och 16°C. Risken för nederbörd är 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.5/10 - godtagbart — planera efter vädret.
Bästa tiden att besöka Scotland is juli. Klimatet är temperate. januari, februari and december tend och be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 18°C, while januari 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.
Enkelt förklarat. 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 och be outside is roughly 4 PM och 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Scotland today at 8.6/10. Vindbyar och 64 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
| Typ | Constituent country |
|---|---|
| Land | Storbritannien |
| 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 |
| Tidszon | Europe/London |
| Lokal tid | 8:48 AM (UTC+01:00) |
| Best months | juli |
| Klimat | Temperate |
Väder 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
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Klimat for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Scotland?
Scotland is a constituent country in Storbritannien. Its coordinates are 56.4907, -4.2026. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Scotland just nu?
It is currently 14°C (57°F) med light drizzle. Luftfuktighet is 93% and wind is 23 km/h.
When is the best time och 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 local time is 8:48 AM.
How many people live in Scotland?
Scotland has a population of approximately 5.5 million.
What is the nearest airport och Scotland?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 366 km away.
What are the top things och do in Scotland?
Popular options include Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Lake District National Park and Snödonia National Park.
What places are in Scotland?
Scotland covers 4 places in this atlas, including Greater Glasgow, Inner Hebrides, Lothian and Scottish Höglands.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prognos and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimat 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 8:48 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
