- Check out latest deals on flexible holidays in the UK
- Fully refundable up to 7 days before arrival
- Fully amendable up to 72 hours before arrival
Scotland weather by month
Check out Scotland weather averages by month. Compare detailed monthly climate statistics including temperature, rainfall and sunshine figures.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum daytime temperature °F | ||||||||||||
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall | ||||||||||||
| Sea temperature °F |
More about Scotland
Scotland by month
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Recommended for Scotland
The climate guide for Scotland (Edinburgh) shows long term monthly weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
Top Scotland destinations
Below are average maximum temperatures at popular destinations in Scotland for next month - May. Select a destination to see the climate guide for all months of the year.
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
Metric (°C) | Imperial (°F)
Tropical storm risk: Scotland hurricane season
% of month affected by tropical storms
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
- Book online with TUI & save up to 7% on holidays
- FREE child places available for select holidays
- Pay £0 deposits with direct debit & spread the cost
TUI deal finder
More about Scotland
Compare Scotland with the USA
Below the Scotland chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for Scotland (Edinburgh) and the USA (Washington).
Maximum daytime temperature (°F)
Scotland (Edinburgh)
USA (Washington)
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Metric (°C) | Imperial (°F)
Compare more Scotland weather >>
Be inspired
Get your weekly fix of holiday inspiration from some of the world's best travel writers plus save on your next trip with the latest exclusive offers
We promise not to share your details
Related posts
Popular travel offers
Explore holidays in the sun for less
- Beach holidays
- Family holidays
- City breaks
- Summer holidays
- Winter sun holidays
- Holiday offers
- Top travel brands
- Airlines & flights
- Discount hotels
- Airport parking deals
- TUI
- Jet2holidays
- easyJet holidays
- Love Holidays
- British Airways
Airport parking
- Manchester Airport
- Stansted Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Luton Airport
- Birmingham Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Gatwick Airport
- Glasgow Airport
- Newcastle Airport
Airport lounges
- Manchester Airport
- Birmingham Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Glasgow Airport
- Heathrow Airport
- Newcastle Airport
- Stansted Airport
- Gatwick Airport