When is the best time to go to Peterhead
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Peterhead, 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.
Average temperatures in Peterhead
Peterhead weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Peterhead 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 73mm | 1.8hrs | 9hrs | 8°C |
January in Peterhead is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Peterhead for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Peterhead 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 Peterhead with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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.
Peterhead weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 50mm | 2.8hrs | 10.8hrs | 7°C |
February in Peterhead is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
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 Peterhead.
February is in the winter in Peterhead and is typically the 2nd 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 February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Peterhead with around 50mm 2 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 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Peterhead weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 57mm | 3.9hrs | 13hrs | 7°C |
The weather in March in Peterhead 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 Peterhead.
March is in the spring in Peterhead 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 Peterhead with around 57mm 2.2 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 50mm | 5.4hrs | 15.7hrs | 7°C |
Peterhead's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Peterhead.
April is in the spring in Peterhead and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Peterhead with around 50mm 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 55mm | 6.3hrs | 18.3hrs | 9°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Peterhead and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Peterhead, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Peterhead and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Peterhead with around 55mm 2.2 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 53mm | 6.6hrs | 9hrs | 11°C |
Peterhead's weather in June is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Peterhead, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Peterhead and is typically the 6th coldest 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 June is the 6th driest month of the year in Peterhead with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 64mm | 5.8hrs | 10.8hrs | 13°C |
July in Peterhead is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Peterhead, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Peterhead and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Peterhead 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 71mm | 5.5hrs | 13hrs | 14°C |
The weather in August in Peterhead is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Peterhead, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Peterhead 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 Peterhead with around 71mm 2.8 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 71mm | 4.3hrs | 15.7hrs | 13°C |
Peterhead's weather in September is typically mild 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 Peterhead.
September is in the fall / autumn in Peterhead and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Peterhead with around 71mm 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Peterhead weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 75mm | 3.3hrs | 18.3hrs | 12°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Peterhead 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 Peterhead.
October is in the fall / autumn in Peterhead and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Peterhead with around 75mm 3 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Peterhead weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 82mm | 2.2hrs | 9hrs | 10°C |
November in Peterhead is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Peterhead for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Peterhead 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 Peterhead with around 82mm 3.2 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 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Peterhead weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 73mm | 1.5hrs | 10.8hrs | 9°C |
December in Peterhead is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Peterhead for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Peterhead and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Peterhead with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Peterhead weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 16.3°C 61.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 50mm 2ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 5.7°C 42.3°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 82mm 3.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 14.1°C 57.4°F |
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