Scotland Weather Forecast
Scotland weather: 49°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Scotland
No snow is in the current forecast window for Scotland.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Scotland
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 48° | 0% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 54° | 69% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 55° | 52% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 60° | 86% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light rain | 63° / 59° | 71% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 58° | 36% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 53° | 78% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 52° | 89% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 51° | 49% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 49° | 63% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 48° | 65% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 57° | 60% · 0,7 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Showers | 63° / 54° | 70% · 0,9 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 51° | 61% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ 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° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 59° | 49° | 4,9 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).
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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 49°F (10°C) with clear. Humidity is 89% and wind is 2 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 10:54 AM.
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 August 24, 2026 at 10:54 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
