When is the best time to go to Scotland?
When is the best time to go to Scotland? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months to go to Edinburgh are May, June, July, August and September
- On average, the warmest months in Edinburgh are July and August, and the coldest month of the year is December
- The rainiest months in this city are July and August
For information about the climate and the weather city by city in Scotland for a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Average temp. | Rainfall | Our opinion | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C to 8°C | 123mm | very bad to bad* | Scotland in january |
| February | 2°C to 7°C | 106mm | very bad to bad* | Scotland in february |
| March | 4°C to 8°C | 90mm | very bad to bad* | Scotland in march |
| April | 7°C to 10°C | 82mm | very bad to bad* | Scotland in april |
| May | 9°C to 13°C | 98mm | bad to tolerable* | Scotland in may |
| June | 11°C to 15°C | 102mm | bad to tolerable* | Scotland in june |
| July | 14°C to 17°C | 136mm | bad to tolerable* | Scotland in july |
| August | 13°C to 16°C | 141mm | bad to good* | Scotland in august |
| September | 11°C to 15°C | 97mm | bad to tolerable* | Scotland in september |
| October | 8°C to 13°C | 121mm | very bad to tolerable* | Scotland in october |
| November | 4°C to 10°C | 126mm | very bad to bad* | Scotland in november |
| December | 1°C to 9°C | 129mm | very bad to bad* | Scotland in december |
When to go to Scotland by city
Best time to go to Edinburgh
The best months to go to Edinburgh are may, june, july, august and september.
Best time to go to Glasgow
The best months to go to Glasgow are may, june, july, august and september.
Best time to go to Aberdeen
The best months to go to Aberdeen are june, july, august and september.
Best time to go to Dundee
The best months to go to Dundee are may, june, july, august and september.
Climate and Weather in Scotland
Best time to go to Edinburgh
The best months to go to Edinburgh are may, june, july, august and september.
Best time to go to Glasgow
The best months to go to Glasgow are may, june, july, august and september.
Best time to go to Aberdeen
The best months to go to Aberdeen are june, july, august and september.
Best time to go to Dundee
The best months to go to Dundee are may, june, july, august and september.
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Temperatures and rainfall in Scotland
On these 3 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Scotland and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee and Inverness, as well as the month-by-month sea temperature for coastal cities..
Where to go in Scotland?
This table allows you to see the maximum temperature for each city and our opinion on the weather month by month (see colour legend below the table).
Legend:
Map of Scotland
Hover over cities for information about the weather.
cities in Scotland (Hover over the icons for more information on the weather)About Scotland
What can I do in Scotland?
Beaches / swimming
Nature and countryside
Culture and heritage
Sports
Family travel
Crafts / shopping
Gastronomy
Nightlife
Is this weather information for Scotland reliable?
Climate data for Scotland has been gathered every day since January 2009. The analysis of these meteorological data for Scotland allows us to determine the average for each month in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness, Loch Ness Lake, Oban, Perth, and 76 other cities.
So yes: this data is reliable except in cases of temporary climate disruption in the region.
