Ayr weather forecast
UK towns · Ayrshire, Scotland · 55.46°N 4.63°W
Ayr, in Ayrshire, Scotland, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 17.3°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 4.2°C. The town sees roughly 1424mm of rain a year; December is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.5° | 4.2° | 127mm | 19 |
| Feb | 8° | 4.6° | 145mm | 20 |
| Mar | 9.1° | 4.5° | 94mm | 17 |
| Apr | 11° | 5.4° | 71mm | 12 |
| May | 13.6° | 9° | 89mm | 15 |
| Jun | 16.6° | 11.7° | 93mm | 16 |
| Jul | 16.6° | 13° | 112mm | 19 |
| Aug | 17.3° | 13.3° | 128mm | 18 |
| Sep | 16° | 11.9° | 123mm | 16 |
| Oct | 13.1° | 9.9° | 158mm | 20 |
| Nov | 10.5° | 7.4° | 122mm | 17 |
| Dec | 8° | 4.8° | 162mm | 20 |
Seasons in Ayr
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Ayr climb from 9.1°C in March to 13.6°C by May, while nights ease from 4.5°C to 9°C. The season brings around 254mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 16.8°C, peaking in August at 17.3°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (93mm over ~16 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Ayr gets roughly 17.2 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 16°C in September to 10.5°C by November, with around 403mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average 4.5°C, with January the coldest month (average low 4.2°C, daytime high 7.5°C). Expect about 59 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 6.8 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Ayr compares
| Ayr | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1424mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 209 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 16.8°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 4.5°C | 3.4°C |
Ayr is about 35% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Ayr weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Ayr?
August is typically the warmest month in Ayr, with average daytime highs of 17.3°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 16.8°C.
What is the wettest month in Ayr?
December is usually the wettest month, with around 162mm of rain over roughly 20 rainy days. April is typically the driest (71mm).
How much does it rain in Ayr per year?
Ayr receives roughly 1424mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 209 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Ayr?
Winter nights (December–February) in Ayr average around 4.5°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 4.2°C).
When is the best time to visit Ayr for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Ayr. June is typically the driest of the warm months (93mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 17.3°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Ayr's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Ayr receives 1424mm of rain a year, about 35% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 16.8°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 4.5°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Ayr?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Ayr averages 209 rainy days a year, with December the wettest month (162mm) and April the driest (71mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Ayr?
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.