ScotlandWhat’s the climate like in Rum?
The current climate in Rum features temperatures ranging from a high of 15°C to a low of 7°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Rum in recent years was 23°C in June 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in February 2018.
On average, Rum gets 1456 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 12 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Rum?
The best time to visit Rum for mild to warm weather is June up to August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Rum.
Climate Table of Rum
The climate table of Rum shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 192 | 113 | 116 | 48 | 70 | 93 | 87 | 96 | 143 | 213 | 143 | 142 |
| Snow (cm) | 4,0 | 3,1 | 1,4 | 0,9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 1,3 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 15°C in June, July and August
- Lowest temperature: 7°C in February
- Precipitation*: 1456 mm per year, averaging 121 mm per month
- Snowfall: 12 cm per year
- Driest months: 48 mm in April, 70 mm in May and 87 mm in July
- Wettest months: 213 mm in October, 192 mm in January and 143 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Rum
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Rum, Scotland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Rum
This graph shows how much rainfall Rum, Scotland, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Rum
This graph shows how much snow Rum, Scotland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Rum
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Rum, Scotland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Rum
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Rum, Scotland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Rum
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Rum, Scotland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Rum
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Rum, Scotland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Rum by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rum. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
