Weather in Aberdeen

Best time to visit

Aberdeen has an oceanic climate marked by warm summers and mild winters. Rainfall is consistent throughout the year with 20 to 24 rainy days a month, so pack a raincoat with you.

Spring (March to May) is mild with an average high of 8°C (46°F) in March and 13°C (55°F) in May. Visitors will also adore the sweet vibes during the Aberdeen Jazz Festival in March.

Summer (June to August) is the best time to visit Aberdeen as the weather is warm and the city plays host to a string of festivals. Days are wonderfully long, reaching 18 hours during the summer solstice thanks to its northern latitude. In July, the average high is 18°C (64°F) while the average low is 10°C (50°F).

Autumn (September to November) sees temperatures falling steadily and by November, the average high drops to 8°C (46°F) while the average low is 3°C (37°F).

Winter (December to February) is wet and cold with visitors tend to be skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts visiting the nearby ski resorts (Cairngorm Mountain, Glenshee and The Lecht). In January, the average high is 5°C (41°F) while the average low is 0°C (32°F).

Night

Weather (night) Temp (min night) Rain (mm) Wind (mph) Humidity Pressure Visibility
Mon
Clear
Clear skies
1
2
°C
1.9mm
8
s
82%
1,015mb
Good
Tue
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
2
°C
1.9mm
7
ssw
93%
1,010mb
Good
Wed
Occ Light Rain
Light drizzle
9
°C
0.8mm
8
nw
94%
1,009mb
Poor
Thu
Cloudy
Cloudy skies
1
2
°C
0.4mm
11
ssw
91%
1,008mb
Good
Fri
Cloudy
Cloudy skies
1
1
°C
0.3mm
3
sw
80%
1,005mb
Good
Sat
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
8
°C
0.3mm
9
wsw
89%
1,000mb
Good
Sun
Clear
Clear skies
5
°C
0.1mm
9
w
81%
1,014mb
Good
Mon
Iso Rain Swrs Day
Patchy light drizzle
7
°C
0mm
4
ssw
81%
1,020mb
Moderate
Tue
Occ Light Rain
Patchy rain possible
8
°C
0mm
7
wnw
81%
1,016mb
Moderate
Last updated at 04:06, Tuesday 27 August
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