The weather in September in Scotland

It's cool to moderate in September in Scotland with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 12°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? September isn’t a good month to be in Scotland. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in September for Scotland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 27°C in 2023, Scotland reached the highest temperature in September over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Rainfall amount

In September, there is an average of 55 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in September for Scotland

Click on any day in September to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Scotland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

September weather comparison

  Scotland New York
Average temperature 17°C 27°C
Max. temperature 20°C 31°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 55 mm 57 mm
Rainy days 8 days 9 days

Start of September

The month of September starts in Scotland with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 11°C.

Mid September

By mid-September, daytime temps drop to around 17°C, with nights around 10°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of September

By the end of September, the average daytime temperature in Scotland is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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The climate in Scotland is based on weather data from Edinburgh. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Scotland to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in September in Scotland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in September in Scotland

Temperature in September in Scotland over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in September in Scotland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in September in Scotland

Total precipitation in September in Scotland over the years

Daily UV index in September in Scotland

This chart shows the average daily UV index in September in Scotland, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in September in Scotland

The weather in September in Scotland is rated 3 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor. Have you been to Scotland? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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On the one hand, we had cold, rainy days, but on the other hand, we also had sunny days with pleasant temperatures around 16 degrees. The scenery is always picturesque, regardless of the weather.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Scotland by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Scotland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.