When is the best time to go to Aberdeen

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Aberdeen, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Aberdeen weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Aberdeen are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Aberdeen January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 77mm 2.1hrs 9hrs

The weather in January in Aberdeen is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aberdeen for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Aberdeen and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Aberdeen with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Aberdeen February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 52mm 3hrs 10.9hrs

February in Aberdeen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Aberdeen.

February is in the winter in Aberdeen and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Aberdeen with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Aberdeen March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 56mm 4.1hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Aberdeen is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Aberdeen.

March is in the spring in Aberdeen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Aberdeen with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Aberdeen April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 51mm 5.5hrs 15.6hrs

Aberdeen's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Aberdeen.

April is in the spring in Aberdeen and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Aberdeen with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Aberdeen May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 59mm 6.3hrs 18.2hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Aberdeen and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Aberdeen, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Aberdeen and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Aberdeen with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Aberdeen June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 53mm 6.6hrs 9hrs

June in Aberdeen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Aberdeen, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Aberdeen and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Aberdeen with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Aberdeen weather in June »

July

Aberdeen July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 67mm 5.8hrs 10.9hrs

July in Aberdeen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Aberdeen, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Aberdeen and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Aberdeen with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Aberdeen August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 72mm 5.6hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Aberdeen is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Aberdeen, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Aberdeen and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Aberdeen with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Aberdeen weather in August »

September

Aberdeen September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 69mm 4.5hrs 15.6hrs

Aberdeen's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Aberdeen.

September is in the fall / autumn in Aberdeen and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Aberdeen with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Aberdeen weather in September »

October

Aberdeen October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 75mm 3.5hrs 18.2hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Aberdeen and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Aberdeen.

October is in the fall / autumn in Aberdeen and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Aberdeen with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Aberdeen November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 75mm 2.6hrs 9hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Aberdeen and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aberdeen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Aberdeen and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Aberdeen with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Aberdeen December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 70mm 1.9hrs 10.9hrs

December in Aberdeen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aberdeen for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Aberdeen and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Aberdeen with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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Aberdeen weather stats

Aberdeen weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.9°C 62.4°F
Driest month: April 51mm 2ins
Sunniest month: April 5.5hrs
Coldest month: January 5.6°C 42.1°F
Wettest month: January 77mm 3ins
Warmest sea: August 13.7°C 56.7°F
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