When is the best time to go to Ayr

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ayr, 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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Ayr weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ayr 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

Ayr January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 115mm 1.8hrs 9.3hrs 8°C

The climate in Ayr during January can be summarized as cool and damp.

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

January is in the winter in Ayr and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ayr with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Ayr weather in January »

February

Ayr February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 73mm 3hrs 11hrs 7°C

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

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

February is in the winter in Ayr 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 Ayr with around 73mm 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Ayr weather in February »

March

Ayr March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 91mm 3.5hrs 13hrs 7°C

The weather in March in Ayr is characteristically cool and a little damp.

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 Ayr.

March is in the spring in Ayr 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 Ayr with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ayr weather in March »

April

Ayr April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 58mm 5.7hrs 15.4hrs 8°C

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

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

April is in the spring in Ayr and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ayr with around 58mm 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ayr weather in April »

May

Ayr May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 64mm 6.8hrs 17.7hrs 10°C

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

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

May is in the spring in Ayr and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ayr with around 64mm 2.5 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Ayr weather in May »

June

Ayr June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 67mm 6.9hrs 9.3hrs 12°C

The climate in Ayr during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

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

June is in the summer in Ayr and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ayr with around 67mm 2.6 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Ayr weather in June »

July

Ayr July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 80mm 6hrs 11hrs 14°C

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

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

July is in the summer in Ayr and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ayr with around 80mm 3.1 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ayr weather in July »

August

Ayr August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 101mm 5.5hrs 13hrs 15°C

The weather in August in Ayr is characteristically mild and damp.

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

August is in the summer in Ayr and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ayr with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Ayr weather in August »

September

Ayr September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 126mm 4.1hrs 15.4hrs 14°C

Ayr's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Ayr and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ayr with around 126mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ayr weather in September »

October

Ayr October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 132mm 3.1hrs 17.7hrs 14°C

October is a wet month in Ayr and the temperature is generally cool.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Ayr and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ayr with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ayr weather in October »

November

Ayr November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 124mm 2.3hrs 9.3hrs 12°C

Cool and wet weather often prevails in Ayr during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Ayr and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ayr with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ayr weather in November »

December

Ayr December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 116mm 1.6hrs 11hrs 10°C

December in Ayr is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Ayr and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ayr with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ayr weather in December »

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Ayr weather stats

Ayr weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.5°C 63.5°F
Driest month: April 58mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: May 6.8hrs
Coldest month: February 6°C 42.8°F
Wettest month: October 132mm 5.2ins
Warmest sea: August 14.7°C 58.5°F
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