Scottish Highlands Weather Forecast
Scottish Highlands weather: 62°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Scottish Highlands is a county in Scotland. Scottish Highlands is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 235.000.
Right now it is 62°F (17°C) in Scottish Highlands with partly cloudy. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 51°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Scottish Highlands is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 66°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 33°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 291 mi away. Nearby highlights include Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Edinburgh Castle and Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 63°F is 8.8°F above the 54°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Scottish Highlands today at 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.
Weather in Scottish Highlands right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:14 PM, Oct 2 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Scottish Highlands
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 51° | 98% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 47° | 11% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 53° | 55% | 15 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 50° | 48% | 19 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 47° | 47% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 46° | 49% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 42° | 47% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 51° / 40° | 51% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 46° | 31% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 44° | 32% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 41° | 41% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 41° | 39% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 49° | — · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 51° | — · 0,2 in | 21 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 53° / 46° | — · 0,4 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
Climate in Scottish Highlands 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 | 40° | 33° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 45° | 35° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 50° | 37° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 54° | 39° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 60° | 46° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 62° | 50° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 66° | 53° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 65° | 53° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 60° | 48° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 54° | 45° | 4,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 46° | 37° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 44° | 37° | 5,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Scottish Highlands
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Air quality and pollen in Scottish Highlands
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 Scottish Highlands
Go in May, June, July, August and September. 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 city in Scottish Highlands
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by island in Scottish Highlands
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Weather by lake in Scottish Highlands
1 lakes mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Scottish Highlands?
Scottish Highlands is a county in Scotland. Its coordinates are 57.4778, -4.2247. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Scottish Highlands right now?
It is currently 62°F (17°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 59% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Scottish Highlands?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Scottish Highlands, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Scottish Highlands in?
Scottish Highlands observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 1:14 PM.
How many people live in Scottish Highlands?
Scottish Highlands has a population of approximately 235.000.
What is the nearest airport to Scottish Highlands?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 291 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Scottish Highlands?
Popular options include Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and Lake District National Park.
What places are in Scottish Highlands?
Scottish Highlands covers 3 places in this atlas, including Inverness, Isle of Skye and Loch Ness.
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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 2, 2026 at 1:14 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
