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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Rothesay 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

Rothesay January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 214mm 1.4hrs 9.2hrs 8°C

January is a very wet month in Rothesay and the temperature is generally cool.

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

January is in the winter in Rothesay and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Rothesay with around 214mm 8.4 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 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Rothesay February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 139mm 2.5hrs 10.9hrs 7°C

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

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

February is in the winter in Rothesay 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 Rothesay with around 139mm 5.5 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.

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March

Rothesay March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 168mm 3.3hrs 13hrs 7°C

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

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

March is in the spring in Rothesay and is typically the 3rd coldest 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 March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rothesay with around 168mm 6.6 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Rothesay April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 103mm 5.5hrs 15.5hrs 8°C

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

April is in the spring in Rothesay 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 Rothesay with around 103mm 4.1 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Rothesay May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 105mm 6.5hrs 17.8hrs 10°C

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

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

May is in the spring in Rothesay and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Rothesay with around 105mm 4.1 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Rothesay June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 109mm 6.5hrs 9.2hrs 12°C

Mild and damp weather often prevails in Rothesay during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Rothesay 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 Rothesay with around 109mm 4.3 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

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

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

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

July is in the summer in Rothesay 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 Rothesay 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.

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August

Rothesay August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 156mm 5.1hrs 13hrs 15°C

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

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

August is in the summer in Rothesay 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 Rothesay with around 156mm 6.1 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Rothesay September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 206mm 3.8hrs 15.5hrs 14°C

Rothesay's weather in September is typically mild and very wet in nature.

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 Rothesay.

September is in the fall / autumn in Rothesay 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 Rothesay with around 206mm 8.1 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Rothesay October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 214mm 2.7hrs 17.8hrs 13°C

October is a very wet month in Rothesay 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 Rothesay.

October is in the fall / autumn in Rothesay and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Rothesay with around 214mm 8.4 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 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Rothesay November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 200mm 2hrs 9.2hrs 12°C

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

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Rothesay 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 Rothesay with around 200mm 7.9 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 2 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Rothesay December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 213mm 1.3hrs 10.9hrs 10°C

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

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

December is in the winter in Rothesay and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Rothesay with around 213mm 8.4 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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Rothesay weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.8°C 62.2°F
Driest month: April 103mm 4.1ins
Sunniest month: May 6.5hrs
Coldest month: February 5.3°C 41.5°F
Wettest month: January 214mm 8.4ins
Warmest sea: August 14.5°C 58.1°F
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