When is the best time to go to Portsoy

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Portsoy 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

Portsoy January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 80mm 1.8hrs 9hrs 8°C

The climate in Portsoy during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

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

January is in the winter in Portsoy and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Portsoy with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little 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.

Portsoy weather in January »

February

Portsoy February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 52mm 3.1hrs 10.8hrs 7°C

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

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 Portsoy.

February is in the winter in Portsoy and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Portsoy with around 52mm 2.1 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Portsoy weather in February »

March

Portsoy March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 65mm 3.8hrs 13hrs 7°C

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

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

March is in the spring in Portsoy and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Portsoy with around 65mm 2.6 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Portsoy weather in March »

April

Portsoy April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 53mm 5.1hrs 15.7hrs 7°C

Portsoy'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 Portsoy.

April is in the spring in Portsoy 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 Portsoy with around 53mm 2.1 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Portsoy weather in April »

May

Portsoy May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 61mm 5.9hrs 18.3hrs 9°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Portsoy 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 Portsoy.

May is in the spring in Portsoy and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Portsoy with around 61mm 2.4 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Portsoy weather in May »

June

Portsoy June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 59mm 6hrs 9hrs 11°C

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Portsoy during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Portsoy 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 Portsoy 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Portsoy weather in June »

July

Portsoy July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 71mm 5.3hrs 10.8hrs 13°C

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

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

July is in the summer in Portsoy and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Portsoy with around 71mm 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Portsoy weather in July »

August

Portsoy August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 85mm 4.9hrs 13hrs 14°C

The weather in August in Portsoy is characteristically mild and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Portsoy and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Portsoy with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Portsoy weather in August »

September

Portsoy September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 78mm 3.8hrs 15.7hrs 13°C

Portsoy'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 Portsoy.

September is in the fall / autumn in Portsoy 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 (46°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Portsoy with around 78mm 3.1 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Portsoy weather in September »

October

Portsoy October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 83mm 3.1hrs 18.3hrs 12°C

October is a a little damp month in Portsoy 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 Portsoy.

October is in the fall / autumn in Portsoy and is typically the 3rd warmest 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 October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Portsoy with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Portsoy weather in October »

November

Portsoy November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 88mm 2.1hrs 9hrs 11°C

The weather in November in Portsoy is characteristically cool and a little damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Portsoy and is typically the 2nd warmest 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 November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Portsoy with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Portsoy weather in November »

December

Portsoy December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 77mm 1.5hrs 10.8hrs 9°C

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

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

December is in the winter in Portsoy 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 (33°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Portsoy with around 77mm 3 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.

Portsoy weather in December »

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Portsoy weather stats

Portsoy weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.9°C 62.4°F
Driest month: February 52mm 2ins
Sunniest month: April 5.1hrs
Coldest month: February 5.3°C 41.5°F
Wettest month: November 88mm 3.5ins
Warmest sea: August 13.7°C 56.7°F
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