last edited Dec 11, 2019
Scotland's Climate and Weather
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Climate Overview
Best Time to Visit Scotland Weather-Wise
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate |
: very favourable | : favourable | : moderately favourable | : unfavourable.
Sea Temperature Throughout the Year
As you might expect, sea temperatures in Scotland are never very high, and you’ll need to be hardy if you want to swim—even in summer.
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Sea/Atlantic | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 |