When is the best time to go to Greenock

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Greenock 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

Greenock January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 227mm 1.3hrs 9.2hrs 8°C

The climate in Greenock during January can be summarized as cool and very wet.

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

January is in the winter in Greenock and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Greenock with around 227mm 8.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Greenock weather in January »

February

Greenock February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 152mm 2.5hrs 10.9hrs 7°C

February in Greenock is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Greenock and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Greenock with around 152mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Greenock weather in February »

March

Greenock March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 181mm 3.2hrs 13hrs 7°C

The weather in March in Greenock is characteristically cool and wet.

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

March is in the spring in Greenock and is typically the 3rd coldest 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 March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Greenock with around 181mm 7.1 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Greenock weather in March »

April

Greenock April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 107mm 5.3hrs 15.5hrs 8°C

Greenock's weather in April is typically cool and damp 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 Greenock.

April is in the spring in Greenock 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 Greenock with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Greenock weather in April »

May

Greenock May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 119mm 6.2hrs 17.8hrs 10°C

May is a damp month in Greenock and the temperature is generally cool.

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

May is in the spring in Greenock and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Greenock with around 119mm 4.7 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Greenock weather in May »

June

Greenock June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 114mm 6.3hrs 9.2hrs 12°C

The climate in Greenock during June can be summarized as mild and damp.

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

June is in the summer in Greenock and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Greenock with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Greenock weather in June »

July

Greenock July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 129mm 5.6hrs 10.9hrs 14°C

July in Greenock is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in Greenock 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 Greenock with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Greenock weather in July »

August

Greenock August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 166mm 5hrs 13hrs 15°C

The weather in August in Greenock is characteristically mild and wet.

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

August is in the summer in Greenock and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Greenock with around 166mm 6.5 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Greenock weather in August »

September

Greenock September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 219mm 3.8hrs 15.5hrs 14°C

Greenock's weather in September is typically mild and very 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 Greenock.

September is in the fall / autumn in Greenock and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Greenock with around 219mm 8.6 inches of rain making it a very 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Greenock weather in September »

October

Greenock October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 232mm 2.7hrs 17.8hrs 14°C

October is a very wet month in Greenock 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 Greenock.

October is in the fall / autumn in Greenock and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Greenock with around 232mm 9.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Greenock weather in October »

November

Greenock November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 215mm 1.9hrs 9.2hrs 12°C

November is a very wet month in Greenock and the temperature is generally cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Greenock and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Greenock with around 215mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very 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 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Greenock weather in November »

December

Greenock December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 220mm 1.2hrs 10.9hrs 10°C

December in Greenock is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Greenock and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Greenock with around 220mm 8.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Greenock weather in December »

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Greenock weather stats

Greenock weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.9°C 62.4°F
Driest month: April 107mm 4.2ins
Sunniest month: May 6.2hrs
Coldest month: February 4.9°C 40.8°F
Wettest month: October 232mm 9.1ins
Warmest sea: August 14.7°C 58.5°F
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