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Below are the temperatures expected today at popular destinations in Scotland. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.
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The weather guide for Scotland 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.
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When is it hottest in Scotland?
The hottest time of year in Edinburgh, Scotland is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 18°C.
What is the wettest month in Scotland?
In terms of rainfall, October usually gets the most rainfall in Edinburgh, Scotland with 73mm on average. In October there are normally 18 days 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.
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Compare Scotland weather with the USA
Below the Scotland weather chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for Scotland (Edinburgh) and the USA (Washington).
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More Scotland destinations
- Aberdeen
- Aviemore
- Ayr
- Banff
- Barra
- Braemar, Cairngorms
- Campbeltown
- Crianlarich
- Crieff
- Dumfries
- Dundee
- Elgin
- Falkirk
- Fort William
- Gairloch
- Galloway Forest
- 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
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