Aberdeen climate
Aberdeen (Scotland, United Kingdom) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 9 °C49 °F, and about 907 mm36 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Aberdeen climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 744 | 541 | 643 | 863.4 |
| Feb | 644 | 440 | 542 | 692.7 |
| Mar | 745 | 540 | 643 | 642.5 |
| Apr | 847 | 643 | 745 | 502.0 |
| May | 1151 | 846 | 949 | 502.0 |
| Jun | 1355 | 1151 | 1253 | 712.8 |
| Jul | 1559 | 1355 | 1457 | 753.0 |
| Aug | 1560 | 1355 | 1457 | 843.3 |
| Sep | 1458 | 1253 | 1355 | 612.4 |
| Oct | 1254 | 1050 | 1152 | 1094.3 |
| Nov | 1050 | 846 | 948 | 993.9 |
| Dec | 846 | 643 | 744 | 883.5 |
| Year | 1560 | 440 | 949 | 90736 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85% | 79% | 0.4 | 7:20 |
| Feb | 85% | 78% | 1.1 | 9:22 |
| Mar | 85% | 78% | 2.1 | 11:37 |
| Apr | 85% | 75% | 3.6 | 14:12 |
| May | 85% | 76% | 4.6 | 16:30 |
| Jun | 86% | 84% | 4.5 | 17:53 |
| Jul | 86% | 84% | 4.4 | 17:18 |
| Aug | 86% | 82% | 3.5 | 15:12 |
| Sep | 85% | 77% | 2.5 | 12:40 |
| Oct | 85% | 76% | 1.3 | 10:11 |
| Nov | 85% | 76% | 0.6 | 7:55 |
| Dec | 85% | 78% | 0.3 | 6:43 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Aberdeen is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 15 °C60 °F and a low of 13 °C55 °F. The coldest is February, when highs average 6 °C44 °F and lows 4 °C40 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 8.7 °C15.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 907 mm36 in. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 33% of the annual total. The wettest month is October (109 mm4.3 in), the driest is May (50 mm2.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 85% in May to 86% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 75%) are typical of April. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 13 km/h (8 mph) in July to 25 km/h (16 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 6.7 hours in December to 17.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Aberdeen
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are July–September: average highs of 14 °C58 °F to 15 °C60 °F with 61 mm2.4 in to 84 mm3.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 7 °C44 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Aberdeen
- Winter (December–February) — highs 644 to 8 °C46 °F, lows 440 to 6 °C43 °F, about 81 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 745 to 11 °C51 °F, lows 540 to 8 °C46 °F, about 55 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 1355 to 15 °C60 °F, lows 1151 to 13 °C55 °F, about 77 mm3.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1050 to 14 °C58 °F, lows 846 to 12 °C53 °F, about 90 mm3.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Aberdeen compares
Compared with Edinburgh, about 149 km to the southwest, Aberdeen is on average 0.6 °C1.1 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in December (2.5 °C4.6 °F warmer).
Of the 66 places in the United Kingdom covered by World Climates, Aberdeen is the 51st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 21st wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the United Kingdom climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Dublin (Ireland, Cfb), Limerick (Ireland, Cfb) and Cork (Ireland, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Dundee 92 km · 8 °C47 °F · 999 mm39 in
- Edinburgh 149 km · 9 °C48 °F · 889 mm35 in
- Glasgow 194 km · 9 °C48 °F · 1,380 mm54 in
- Newcastle upon Tyne 243 km · 9 °C49 °F · 863 mm34 in
- Sunderland 253 km · 10 °C49 °F · 783 mm31 in
- Stornoway 281 km · 10 °C49 °F · 1,375 mm54 in
- Middlesbrough 291 km · 10 °C49 °F · 829 mm33 in
- Isle of Man (Douglas) 365 km · 11 °C51 °F · 1,124 mm44 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Aberdeen?
August is the warmest month in Aberdeen, with an average high of 15 °C (60 °F) and an average low of 13 °C (55 °F).
What is the coldest month in Aberdeen?
February is the coldest month, with an average high of 6 °C (44 °F) and an average low of 4 °C (40 °F).
When does it rain the most in Aberdeen?
October is the wettest month with about 109 mm (4.3 in) of precipitation; May is the driest with about 50 mm (2.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Aberdeen?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are July–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.