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When is the best time to visit Aberdeen?
In general the best time to visit Aberdeen is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during .
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Aberdeen in different months
This is the average weather in Aberdeen for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 200 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 87 mm in October.
Climate in Aberdeen
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Aberdeen for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +17°C | +17°C | +21°C | +22°C | +24°C | +26°C | +29°C | +29°C | +26°C | +21°C | +17°C | +15°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +6°C | +7°C | +8°C | +10°C | +13°C | +15°C | +17°C | +17°C | +15°C | +12°C | +9°C | +7°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -13°C | -11°C | -11°C | -3°C | -2°C | +1°C | +4°C | +2°C | +1°C | -3°C | -11°C | -14°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +9°C | +8°C | +8°C | +9°C | +10°C | +13°C | +16°C | +15°C | +14°C | +13°C | +12°C | +11°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 81 | 79 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 82 | 82 | 83 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 60 | 40 | 49 | 47 | 50 | 55 | 59 | 62 | 60 | 87 | 75 | 68 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 6 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Aberdeen during the whole year:
The hottest month in Aberdeen is August with average maximum temperature going up to +17°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +2°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Aberdeen during the whole year:
Aberdeen achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +14°C. Coldest water temperature is in March with +7°C in average.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Aberdeen looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Aberdeen is December with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 77%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Aberdeen during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 1 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 40 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 19 rainy days and 87 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Aberdeen during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 4 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Aberdeen:
What is the hottest month in Aberdeen?
The hottest month in Aberdeen is August with average maximum temperature of +17°C.
What is the coldest month in Aberdeen?
The coldest month in Aberdeen is January with minimum temperatures of +2°C.
Is Aberdeen worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Aberdeen could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Aberdeen?
if you're looking to visit Aberdeen when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, November, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 40 mm of rain.
Other cities in United Kingdom
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Monthly weather in Aberdeen
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Aberdeen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.