When is the best time to go to Scarborough
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Scarborough, 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 Scarborough
Scarborough weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Scarborough 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 | 66mm | 2hrs | 9.4hrs | 7°C |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Scarborough during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Scarborough for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Scarborough 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 Scarborough with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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.
Scarborough weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 47mm | 2.6hrs | 11hrs | 6°C |
February in Scarborough is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being 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 Scarborough.
February is in the winter in Scarborough 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 (34°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Scarborough with around 47mm 1.9 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Scarborough weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 56mm | 3.8hrs | 13hrs | 6°C |
The weather in March in Scarborough 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 Scarborough.
March is in the spring in Scarborough and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Scarborough with around 56mm 2.2 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.
Scarborough weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 50mm | 5hrs | 15.3hrs | 7°C |
Scarborough's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Scarborough, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Scarborough and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Scarborough 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 hours of sunshine per day.
Scarborough weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 53mm | 6.6hrs | 17.4hrs | 9°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Scarborough and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Scarborough, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Scarborough 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 (43°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Scarborough 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 51mm | 7hrs | 9.4hrs | 12°C |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Scarborough during the month of June
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Scarborough, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Scarborough and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Scarborough with around 51mm 2 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 52mm | 6hrs | 11hrs | 14°C |
July in Scarborough is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Scarborough, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Scarborough and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Scarborough with around 52mm 2 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 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 60mm | 5.9hrs | 13hrs | 16°C |
The weather in August in Scarborough is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Scarborough, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Scarborough and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Scarborough with around 60mm 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.
Scarborough weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 58mm | 4.9hrs | 15.3hrs | 14°C |
Scarborough's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Scarborough, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Scarborough and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Scarborough with around 58mm 2.3 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Scarborough weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 60mm | 3.6hrs | 17.4hrs | 12°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Scarborough and the temperature is generally mild.
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 Scarborough.
October is in the fall / autumn in Scarborough and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Scarborough with around 60mm 2.4 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 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Scarborough weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 73mm | 2.5hrs | 9.4hrs | 10°C |
Scarborough's weather in November is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Scarborough for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Scarborough and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Scarborough with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Scarborough weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 73mm | 1.8hrs | 11hrs | 8°C |
December in Scarborough is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Scarborough for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Scarborough 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 Scarborough with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Scarborough weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 18.5°C 65.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 47mm 1.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 5.9°C 42.6°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 73mm 2.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 15.5°C 59.9°F |
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