Scotland
Weather, climate and best time to visit
Best time to visit Scotland
The best time to visit Scotland is from June until September, when you will have a soft or pleasant temperature and limited rainfall. The highest average temperature in in Scotland is 17°C in July and the lowest is 5°C in January.
Scotland has the oceanic climate prevailing. If you want to know what the average temperature is in Scotland or when most precipitation (rain or snow) falls, you can find a quick overview below. This way, you are well prepared. Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.
Climate data from city: Edinburgh
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Scotland weather
The Scotland weather for will be 9° till 13° degrees in the next 14 days with every day chance of light rain showers or even quite a bit of rain.
The Scotland weather forecast is based on the weather conditions in the city of Edinburgh.
Scotland 14 day weather forecast
Climate Scotland
Scotland has the oceanic climate prevailing. There is rainfall during all months of the year. The average annual temperature for Scotland is 11° degrees and there is about 390 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 128 days a year with an average humidity of 86% and an UV-index of 3.
Scotland weather by month
What is the average Scotland weather like in a given month? Let's find out! Click on a month to check all the monthly averages for sunshine, temperature highs and lows, percentage chance of rain per day, snowfall accumulation and number of rainy days.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Scotland?
Scotland lies in a straight line about 5,165 km from United States (New York → Edinburgh). By car the distance is 702 km. You are on your way 7 hours and 20 minutes without delay.
How long is the flight to Scotland?
The flight time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Scotland is approximately 11 h. 10 min.
What are the largest airports in Scotland?
These are the largest airports in Scotland:
Airports on the well-known islands of Scotland:
How many inhabitants are there in Scotland?
Scotland has approximately 5,313,600 inhabitants.
How big is Scotland?
The area of Scotland is around 78,772 km². It is 3,5x smaller than United States.
What is the capital of Scotland?
The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh.
What is the currency of Scotland?
In Scotland the Pound sterling (GBP) is used to pay.
Exchange rates on 21 May 2022
- 1 US dollar = 0.75 Pound sterling
- 1 Pound sterling = 1.33 US dollar
- 100 US dollar = 75.44 Pound sterling
- 100 Pound sterling = 132.55 US dollar
What is the area code of Scotland?
The area code to call Scotland is +44.