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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 35–50°F, 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 46–50°F, 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 37–46°F, 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 -32–35°F, 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. 42.3°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 84 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: December

Scottish Highland monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
32°F
8
February
34.9°F
10.7
March
35.6°F
4.6
April
38.8°F
6.8
May
50.9°F
2.8
June
47.3°F
5
July
50.7°F
4.6
August
50.2°F
13.2
September
47.7°F
3.5
October
43.7°F
6.3
November
37.8°F
3.7
December
36.1°F
14.9

Scottish Highland weather for the next seven days

2/24
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
48.9°F/39.4°F
2/25
Wednesday
Moderate rain
46.5°F/43.1°F
2/26
Thursday
Heavy rain
45.5°F/35.8°F
2/27
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
41.8°F/27.9°F
2/28
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
45.8°F/27.2°F
3/1
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
42.7°F/34°F
3/2
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
38.5°F/34.5°F