Scarborough weather forecast
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 |
Seasons in Scarborough
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Scarborough climb from 9.5°C in March to 13.9°C by May, while nights ease from 3.9°C to 8°C. The season brings around 158mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 18.2°C, peaking in August at 19°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (60mm over ~12 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Scarborough gets roughly 16.9 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 17.1°C in September to 10.2°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (98mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.3°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.6°C, daytime high 7.3°C). Expect about 43 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.1 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Scarborough compares
| Scarborough | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 827mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 162 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 18.2°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.3°C | 3.4°C |
Scarborough is about 22% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
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).
When is the best time to visit Scarborough for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Scarborough. June is typically the driest of the warm months (60mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 19°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Scarborough's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Scarborough receives 827mm of rain a year, about 22% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 18.2°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.3°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Scarborough?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Scarborough averages 162 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (98mm) and March the driest (48mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Scarborough?
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.