Scotland Weather Forecast
Scotland weather: 45°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Scotland is a constituent country in United Kingdom. Scotland is a constituent country of the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 5.5 million. The capital is Edinburgh.
Right now it is 45°F (7°C) in Scotland with light drizzle. It feels like 38°F. Today runs from 44°F to 58°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Scotland is July. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 65°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 33°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 227 mi away. Nearby highlights include Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Isle of Skye and Loch Ness.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 58°F is 4.9°F above the 53°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 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.
Active alerts for Scotland
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Scotland right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:25 PM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Scotland
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Rain | 58° / 44° | 100% · 0,6 in | 14 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Rain | 58° / 44° | 100% · 1,0 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 51° / 45° | 99% · 0,3 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 45° | 25% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 50° | 53% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌥️ Fog | 55° / 48° | 29% | 2 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 48° / 40° | 22% | 3 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 51° / 34° | 6% | 2 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 51° / 40° | 8% | 3 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 50° / 41° | 8% | 3 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 50° / 35° | 12% | 4 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌥️ Fog | 44° / 37° | 19% | 2 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌥️ Fog | 47° / 36° | 22% | 3 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌥️ Fog | 49° / 40° | 27% | 7 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 0 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Scotland month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 33° | 6,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 42° | 36° | 6,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 47° | 38° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 53° | 39° | 4,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 60° | 46° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 61° | 49° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 65° | 53° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 63° | 53° | 5,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 58° | 48° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 53° | 45° | 8,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 46° | 39° | 5,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 44° | 38° | 9,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Scotland
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Scotland
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Scotland
Go in July. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by county in Scotland
4 counties mapped in this atlas
Explore Scotland
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Scotland?
Scotland is a constituent country in United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 56.4907, -4.2026. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Scotland right now?
It is currently 45°F (7°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 80% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Scotland?
July offer the most comfortable conditions in Scotland, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Scotland in?
Scotland observes Europe/London (UTC+00:00). The local time is 10:25 PM.
How many people live in Scotland?
Scotland has a population of approximately 5.5 million.
What is the nearest airport to Scotland?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 227 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Scotland?
Popular options include Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Lake District National Park and Snowdonia National Park.
What places are in Scotland?
Scotland covers 4 places in this atlas, including Greater Glasgow, Inner Hebrides, Lothian and Scottish Highlands.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 26, 2026 at 10:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
