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Scottish Highland Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source:Meteostat
Update date:2025-09

Scottish Highland year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): Average 2–10°C, cold and damp climate, changeable weather is characteristic of spring, relatively low rainfall. Common activities: Hiking, wildlife watching, visiting castles. Recommended clothing: Waterproof jacket, warm inner layers, comfortable hiking shoes.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 8–10°C, cool climate, warm days, cooler nights, relatively low rainfall but occasional showers. Common activities: Hiking, rock climbing, canoeing, golf. Recommended clothing: Layered clothing, waterproof jacket, comfortable and breathable shoes.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 3–8°C, cooler climate, changeable weather, rainfall gradually increases. Common activities: Enjoying autumn scenery, visiting museums, tasting local cuisine. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, waterproof clothing, scarf and gloves.
  • Winter (December–February): Average -0–2°C, cold and damp climate, higher rainfall, possible snowfall. Common activities: Skiing, snowshoeing, enjoying cozy pubs. Recommended clothing: Heavy waterproof jacket, warm underwear, hat, gloves, scarf, waterproof and slip-resistant snow boots.

Scottish Highland climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 5.7°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 84 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: December

Scottish Highland monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
0°C
8
February
1.6°C
10.7
March
2°C
4.6
April
3.8°C
6.8
May
10.5°C
2.8
June
8.5°C
5
July
10.4°C
4.6
August
10.1°C
13.2
September
8.7°C
3.5
October
6.5°C
6.3
November
3.2°C
3.7
December
2.3°C
14.9

Scottish Highland weather for the next seven days

3/22
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
7.3°C/1.3°C
3/23
Monday
Moderate rain
6.9°C/-0.5°C
3/24
Tuesday
Moderate rain
6.5°C/1.5°C
3/25
Wednesday
Moderate rain
4.3°C/-4.7°C
3/26
Thursday
Moderate or heavy snow showers
3.9°C/-5.5°C
3/27
Friday
Moderate rain
5.7°C/-1°C
3/28
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
4.2°C/-0.7°C