When is the best time to go to Prestwick

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Prestwick 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

Prestwick January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 115mm 1.8hrs 9.3hrs

January is a damp month in Prestwick and the temperature is generally cool.

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

January is in the winter in Prestwick 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 Prestwick 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.

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February

Prestwick February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 73mm 3hrs 11hrs

February in Prestwick 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 Prestwick.

February is in the winter in Prestwick 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 Prestwick 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.

Prestwick weather in February »

March

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

The weather in March in Prestwick 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 Prestwick.

March is in the spring in Prestwick 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 Prestwick 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.

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April

Prestwick April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 58mm 5.7hrs 15.4hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Prestwick 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 Prestwick 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.

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May

Prestwick May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 64mm 6.8hrs 17.7hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Prestwick 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 Prestwick 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.

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June

Prestwick June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 67mm 6.9hrs 9.3hrs

June in Prestwick is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

June is in the summer in Prestwick 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 Prestwick 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.

Prestwick weather in June »

July

Prestwick July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 80mm 6hrs 11hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Prestwick 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 Prestwick 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.

Prestwick weather in July »

August

Prestwick August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 101mm 5.5hrs 13hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Prestwick 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 Prestwick 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.

Prestwick weather in August »

September

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

Prestwick'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 Prestwick.

September is in the fall / autumn in Prestwick 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 Prestwick 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.

Prestwick weather in September »

October

Prestwick October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 132mm 3.1hrs 17.7hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Prestwick 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 Prestwick 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.

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November

Prestwick November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 124mm 2.3hrs 9.3hrs

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

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Prestwick 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 Prestwick 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.

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December

Prestwick December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 116mm 1.6hrs 11hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Prestwick 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 Prestwick 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.

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Prestwick weather stats

Prestwick 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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