Scotland climate

World Climates covers 5 places in Scotland. By annual mean temperature, the warmest is Stornoway (10 °C49 °F) and the coolest is Dundee (8 °C47 °F). The wettest is Glasgow with 1,380 mm54 in of precipitation per year, the driest Edinburgh with 889 mm35 in.

The most common climate types (Köppen classification computed from these averages) are temperate oceanic (Cfb, 5 places).

The highest monthly average high is in Glasgow (18 °C65 °F in July); the lowest monthly average low is in Dundee (1 °C34 °F in February).

Across the places in Scotland, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are June, July and September (3, 4 and 4 of 5 places respectively).

Frequently asked questions

Which is the warmest place in Scotland?

By annual mean temperature, the warmest place in Scotland is Stornoway at 10 °C49 °F. The coolest is Dundee at 8 °C47 °F.

Where does it rain the most in Scotland?

Glasgow gets the most precipitation, 1,380 mm54 in in an average year. The driest place is Edinburgh with 889 mm35 in.

How many places in Scotland does this site cover?

World Climates has climate data for 5 places in Scotland. Each one has a page with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

When is the best time to visit Scotland?

It depends on the place. Across Scotland, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are June, July and September. Check the page of each city for its own best months.