Constituent country in United Kingdom

Scotland Weather Forecast

Scotland weather: 56°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 56°F now🕔 2:48 PM local📅 Best: July👥 5.5 million

14-day forecast for Scotland

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast63° / 55°18%8 mph2
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast69° / 52°0%8 mph4
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Drizzle59° / 53°78% · 0,2 in13 mph3
Wed, Aug 26🌦️ Light drizzle66° / 57°71% · 0,0 in12 mph4
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Drizzle65° / 59°82% · 0,3 in13 mph4
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Light rain62° / 60°82% · 0,6 in15 mph4
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Drizzle63° / 57°75% · 0,2 in5 mph2
Sun, Aug 30🌦️ Light drizzle65° / 51°61% · 0,1 in7 mph3
Mon, Aug 31☁️ Overcast59° / 52°53%8 mph1
Tue, Sep 1🌥️ Fog60° / 49°45%6 mph3
Wed, Sep 2🌦️ Light drizzle59° / 49°47% · 0,0 in7 mph4
Thu, Sep 3🌦️ Drizzle62° / 53°64% · 0,1 in8 mph4
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Light showers63° / 55°47% · 0,7 in16 mph2
Sat, Sep 5🌦️ Drizzle62° / 53°64% · 0,2 in12 mph4

The two-week trend

Temperature trend

Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.

Against the normal

The window averages 63°F against a August normal of 63°F - right on average.

Rainfall

Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (1,3 in against a typical 1,1 in).

What this means for Scotland

Compared with normal

Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 63°F is in line with the 63°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 18% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 54°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 56°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 78% and wind is 8 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+01:00). The local time is 2:48 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 August 23, 2026 at 2:48 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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