When is the best time to go to Helensburgh

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Helensburgh 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

Helensburgh January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 296mm 1.3hrs 9.2hrs 8°C

Cool and very wet weather often prevails in Helensburgh during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Helensburgh and is typically the 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 January is the driest month of the year in Helensburgh with around 296mm 11.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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February

Helensburgh February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 197mm 2.4hrs 10.9hrs 7°C

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

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

February is in the winter in Helensburgh and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Helensburgh with around 197mm 7.8 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 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Helensburgh March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 232mm 3.2hrs 13hrs 7°C

The weather in March in Helensburgh is characteristically cool and very wet.

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

March is in the spring in Helensburgh 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 (33°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Helensburgh with around 232mm 9.1 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Helensburgh April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 129mm 5.2hrs 15.5hrs 8°C

Helensburgh's weather in April is typically cool and wet in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Helensburgh and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Helensburgh with around 129mm 5.1 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Helensburgh weather in April »

May

Helensburgh May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 146mm 5.9hrs 17.9hrs 10°C

May is a wet month in Helensburgh and the temperature is generally 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 Helensburgh.

May is in the spring in Helensburgh 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 (41°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Helensburgh with around 146mm 5.7 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Helensburgh June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 136mm 6hrs 9.2hrs 12°C

June is a wet month in Helensburgh and the temperature is generally mild.

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

June is in the summer in Helensburgh 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 (46°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Helensburgh with around 136mm 5.4 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Helensburgh weather in June »

July

Helensburgh July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 155mm 5.4hrs 10.9hrs 13°C

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

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

July is in the summer in Helensburgh and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Helensburgh with around 155mm 6.1 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Helensburgh weather in July »

August

Helensburgh August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 195mm 4.9hrs 13hrs 14°C

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

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

August is in the summer in Helensburgh and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Helensburgh with around 195mm 7.7 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Helensburgh weather in August »

September

Helensburgh September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 264mm 3.7hrs 15.5hrs 14°C

Helensburgh'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 Helensburgh.

September is in the fall / autumn in Helensburgh and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Helensburgh with around 264mm 10.4 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Helensburgh weather in September »

October

Helensburgh October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 288mm 2.6hrs 17.9hrs 13°C

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

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 Helensburgh.

October is in the fall / autumn in Helensburgh and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Helensburgh with around 288mm 11.3 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Helensburgh November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 265mm 1.8hrs 9.2hrs 11°C

November in Helensburgh is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Helensburgh and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Helensburgh with around 265mm 10.4 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Helensburgh weather in November »

December

Helensburgh December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 283mm 1.2hrs 10.9hrs 10°C

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

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

December is in the winter in Helensburgh and is typically the warmest 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 December is the wettest month of the year in Helensburgh with around 283mm 11.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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Helensburgh weather stats

Helensburgh weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.7°C 62.1°F
Driest month: April 129mm 5.1ins
Sunniest month: April 5.2hrs
Coldest month: February 4.5°C 40.1°F
Wettest month: January 296mm 11.7ins
Warmest sea: August 14.2°C 57.6°F
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