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Find best time to go to Scotland for holidays in 2023/2024. Find all your holiday research and inspiration.
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Top Scotland destinations
Below are the temperatures expected today at popular destinations in Scotland. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.
All Scotland destinations
- Aberdeen
- Aviemore
- Ayr
- Banff
- Barra
- Braemar, Cairngorms
- Campbeltown
- Crianlarich
- Crieff
- Dumfries
- Dundee
- Edinburgh
- Elgin
- Falkirk
- Fort William
- Gairloch
- Galloway Forest
- Glasgow
- Glencoe
- Glenfinnan
- Greenock
- Inveraray
- Inverness
- Iona
- Isle of Arran
- Isle of Islay
- Isle of Jura
- Isle of Mull
- Isle of Skye
- Isle of Staffa
- Isle of Tiree
- Kelso
- Kinlochbervie
- Kirkcaldy
- Kirkcudbright
- Kirkwall, Orkney
- Kyle of Lochalsh
- Lairg
- Lanark
- Leadhills
- Lerwick, Shetland
- Loch Lomond
- Loch Ness
- Lochgilphead
- Lochinver
- Mallaig
- Melrose
- Montrose
- North Berwick
- North Uist
- Oban
- Peebles
- Perth
- Peterhead
- Pitlochry
- Rannoch Moor
- St Abbs
- St Andrews
- Stirling
- Stornoway, Lewis
- Stranraer
- Tarbert, Harris
- The Trossachs
- Ullapool
- Wick
Scotland live weather
Check out the Scotland live weather and compare with the average conditions for this time of the year.
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Recommended for Scotland
The weather guide for Scotland (Edinburgh) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.
When is the best time to go to Scotland?
Max Day Temperature (°C)
- Jan
6
- Feb
6
- Mar
8
- Apr
11
- May
14
- Jun
17
- Jul
18
- Aug
18
- Sep
16
- Oct
13
- Nov
8
- Dec
6
Best time to go for the weather
Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)
More about Scotland
Which is the hottest month in Scotland?
The hottest time of year in Edinburgh, Scotland is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 18°C.
Which month has the most rain in Scotland?
In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Edinburgh, Scotland with 73mm on average. There are normally 18 days in October with some rain.
When is it sunniest in Scotland?
The sunniest time of year in Edinburgh, Scotland is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 33% of daylight hours; that's 5 hours of sunshine per day.
When is the sea warmest in Scotland?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Edinburgh, Scotland in August when the water temperature reaches 14°C.
Compare Scotland weather with the USA
Below the Scotland weather chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for Scotland (Edinburgh) and the USA (Washington).
Maximum daytime temperature (°C)
Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)
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