Average climate of Scotland

The climate of Scotland has an average yearly temperature of 12°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 5°C and rise to 18°C.

Annually, about 1507 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Scotland. Additionally, about 81 cm of snow falls each year.

Average yearly temperature: 12°C
Highest temperature: 18°C in July
Lowest temperature: 5°C in January
Precipitation: 1507 mm per year, averaging 126 mm per month
Driest months: 49 mm in April, 69 mm in May and 70 mm in June
Wettest months: 276 mm in January, 232 mm in February and 196 mm in December
Snowfall: 81 cm per year

Temperature per month in Scotland

This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Scotland

Precipitation per month in Scotland

This graph shows the average monthly precipitation in millimeters in Scotland.

Snowfall per month in Scotland

This graph shows the average snowfall in centimeters per month in Scotland.

UV index per month in Scotland

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Scotland.

Yearly temperature in Scotland

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Scotland, measured in degrees Celsius.

Yearly total precipitation in Scotland

This graph shows the average yearly precipitation in millimeters in Scotland.

Yearly snowfall in Scotland

This graph shows the average yearly snowfall in Scotland, measured in centimeters.

Average weather in Scotland per month

Click on a month below to see in detail how the weather typically is in Scotland and what to expect. Based on the historical weather data of Scotland, you can view the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.