When is the best time to go to Saint Andrews
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Saint Andrews, 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 Saint Andrews
Saint Andrews weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Saint Andrews 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 | 72mm | 2.1hrs | 9.1hrs | 8°C |
Saint Andrews's weather in January is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Saint Andrews for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Saint Andrews 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 (33°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Saint Andrews with around 72mm 2.9 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 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Saint Andrews weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 49mm | 3hrs | 10.9hrs | 7°C |
February in Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews.
February is in the winter in Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews with around 49mm 1.9 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 3 hours of sunshine per day.
Saint Andrews weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 55mm | 4hrs | 13hrs | 7°C |
The weather in March in Saint Andrews is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
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 Saint Andrews.
March is in the spring in Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews 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 4 hours of sunshine per day.
Saint Andrews weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 47mm | 5.5hrs | 15.5hrs | 7°C |
Saint Andrews's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Saint Andrews, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Saint Andrews and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Saint Andrews with around 47mm 1.9 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Saint Andrews weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 58mm | 6.3hrs | 18hrs | 9°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Saint Andrews and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Saint Andrews, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Saint Andrews weather in May »
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 53mm | 6.8hrs | 9.1hrs | 11°C |
June is a reasonably dry month in Saint Andrews and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Saint Andrews, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Saint Andrews and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Saint Andrews with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Saint Andrews weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 58mm | 6.2hrs | 10.9hrs | 13°C |
July in Saint Andrews is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Saint Andrews, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Saint Andrews and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Saint Andrews with around 58mm 2.3 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Saint Andrews weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 70mm | 5.7hrs | 13hrs | 14°C |
The weather in August in Saint Andrews is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Saint Andrews, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews with around 70mm 2.7 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.
Saint Andrews weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 69mm | 4.5hrs | 15.5hrs | 13°C |
Saint Andrews's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Saint Andrews.
September is in the fall / autumn in Saint Andrews and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Saint Andrews with around 69mm 2.7 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Saint Andrews weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 70mm | 3.5hrs | 18hrs | 12°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Saint Andrews and the temperature is generally 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 Saint Andrews.
October is in the fall / autumn in Saint Andrews and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Saint Andrews with around 70mm 2.7 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 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Saint Andrews weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 64mm | 2.8hrs | 9.1hrs | 10°C |
The climate in Saint Andrews during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Saint Andrews for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews 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 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Saint Andrews weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 64mm | 1.9hrs | 10.9hrs | 9°C |
December in Saint Andrews is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Saint Andrews for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Saint Andrews and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Saint Andrews 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 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Saint Andrews weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 17.9°C 64.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 47mm 1.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 5.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 5.4°C 41.7°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 72mm 2.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 14.1°C 57.4°F |
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