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When is the best time to visit Scarborough?
In general the best time to visit Scarborough is probably October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are September, October, December, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is September, October, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C in October and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Scarborough in different months
This is the average weather in Scarborough for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +27°C during April.
In May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 212 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 170 mm in November.
Climate in Scarborough
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Scarborough for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +31°C | +30°C | +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +30°C | +32°C | +32°C | +29°C | +31°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +26°C | +26°C | +26°C | +27°C | +27°C | +27°C | +27°C | +27°C | +28°C | +28°C | +27°C | +27°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +22°C | +22°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +24°C | +24°C | +23°C | +24°C | +23°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 79 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 82 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 81 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 50 | 28 | 25 | 36 | 70 | 148 | 168 | 168 | 139 | 161 | 170 | 94 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 24 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Scarborough during the whole year:
The hottest month in Scarborough is October with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +25°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Scarborough looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Scarborough is November with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 78%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Scarborough during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 3 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 25 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 28 rainy days and 170 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Scarborough:
What is the hottest month in Scarborough?
The hottest month in Scarborough is October with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Scarborough?
The coldest month in Scarborough is January with minimum temperatures of +25°C.
Is Scarborough worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Scarborough in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is October with +28°C and 1 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Scarborough?
if you're looking to visit Scarborough when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, August, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being March with only 25 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Scarborough
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Scarborough, 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.
