Scarborough weather
UK towns · North Yorkshire, England · 54.28°N 0.40°W
Scarborough, in North Yorkshire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 19°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.6°C. The town sees roughly 827mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and March the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.3° | 2.6° | 55mm | 12 |
| Feb | 8.8° | 3.6° | 74mm | 12 |
| Mar | 9.5° | 3.9° | 48mm | 13 |
| Apr | 10.5° | 4.5° | 49mm | 11 |
| May | 13.9° | 8° | 61mm | 13 |
| Jun | 16.8° | 10.8° | 60mm | 12 |
| Jul | 18.7° | 12.7° | 78mm | 14 |
| Aug | 19° | 13° | 80mm | 15 |
| Sep | 17.1° | 11.5° | 75mm | 13 |
| Oct | 14° | 8.9° | 98mm | 16 |
| Nov | 10.2° | 5.7° | 61mm | 12 |
| Dec | 7.8° | 3.8° | 88mm | 19 |
Scarborough weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Scarborough?
August is typically the warmest month in Scarborough, with average daytime highs of 19°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 18.2°C.
What is the wettest month in Scarborough?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 98mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days. March is typically the driest (48mm).
How much does it rain in Scarborough per year?
Scarborough receives roughly 827mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 162 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Scarborough?
Winter nights (December–February) in Scarborough average around 3.3°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.6°C).