Yearly weather and climate in Aberdeen, United Kingdom

The yearly weather in Aberdeen runs from around 2°C in January to 17°C in August. February is the driest month at 10 rainy days; July the wettest at 21. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.

Best time to visit

Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.

Sunshine

Expect up to 12.5 hours of clear skies in Jun, but only 2.5 hours in Dec. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.

Rainfall

It rains the most in Oct (141mm over 14 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.

Day-to-night swings

Temperatures typically drop by 5°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.

Average temperatures and rainfall

Daily highs and lows in Aberdeen, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.

  1. 644°236°13Jan
  2. 847°338°10Feb
  3. 846°337°20Mar
  4. 949°540°14Apr
  5. 1356°847°13May
  6. 1661°1050°14Jun
  7. 1662°1152°21Jul
  8. 1763°1253°17Aug
  9. 1660°1050°12Sep
  10. 1254°847°14Oct
  11. 948°439°13Nov
  12. 846°439°20Dec

Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Feb is typically driest at 10 days (56mm); Jul the wettest at 21 days (131mm).

Average monthly temperature and rainfall in Aberdeen
MonthAverage highAverage lowRainy daysTotal rainfall
Jan6°C2°C1377mm
Feb8°C3°C1056mm
Mar8°C3°C2090mm
Apr9°C5°C1493mm
May13°C8°C1367mm
Jun16°C10°C1465mm
Jul16°C11°C21131mm
Aug17°C12°C1789mm
Sep16°C10°C1247mm
Oct12°C8°C14141mm
Nov9°C4°C1374mm
Dec8°C4°C20140mm

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

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