Aberdeen weather forecast
UK towns · Scotland · 57.15°N 2.09°W
Aberdeen, in Scotland, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 17.1°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.1°C. The town sees roughly 949mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and June the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.5° | 2.1° | 59mm | 13 |
| Feb | 7.5° | 2.7° | 68mm | 13 |
| Mar | 8.3° | 3.2° | 61mm | 14 |
| Apr | 9.5° | 3.8° | 59mm | 11 |
| May | 12.7° | 7.1° | 72mm | 15 |
| Jun | 15.7° | 10° | 54mm | 12 |
| Jul | 16.9° | 11.5° | 97mm | 18 |
| Aug | 17.1° | 11.8° | 74mm | 14 |
| Sep | 15.7° | 10.4° | 60mm | 12 |
| Oct | 12.5° | 8.1° | 138mm | 17 |
| Nov | 9.6° | 5° | 85mm | 15 |
| Dec | 6.9° | 3° | 122mm | 18 |
Seasons in Aberdeen
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Aberdeen climb from 8.3°C in March to 12.7°C by May, while nights ease from 3.2°C to 7.1°C. The season brings around 192mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 16.6°C, peaking in August at 17.1°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (54mm over ~12 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Aberdeen gets roughly 17.6 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 15.7°C in September to 9.6°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (138mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 2.6°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.1°C, daytime high 6.5°C). Expect about 44 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 6.4 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Aberdeen compares
| Aberdeen | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 949mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 172 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 16.6°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 2.6°C | 3.4°C |
Aberdeen is about 10% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Aberdeen weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Aberdeen?
August is typically the warmest month in Aberdeen, with average daytime highs of 17.1°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 16.6°C.
What is the wettest month in Aberdeen?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 138mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days. June is typically the driest (54mm).
How much does it rain in Aberdeen per year?
Aberdeen receives roughly 949mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 172 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Aberdeen?
Winter nights (December–February) in Aberdeen average around 2.6°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.1°C).
When is the best time to visit Aberdeen for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Aberdeen. June is typically the driest of the warm months (54mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 17.1°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 18 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Aberdeen's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Aberdeen receives 949mm of rain a year, about 10% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 16.6°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 2.6°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Aberdeen?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Aberdeen averages 172 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (138mm) and June the driest (54mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Aberdeen?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.