Stirling weather forecast
UK towns · Scotland · 56.12°N 3.94°W
Stirling, in Scotland, has its warmest weather in July, when daytime temperatures average 18.2°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 0.8°C. The town sees roughly 1315mm of rain a year; October 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 | 5.8° | 0.8° | 110mm | 16 |
| Feb | 6.9° | 1.6° | 150mm | 19 |
| Mar | 8.8° | 1.7° | 100mm | 16 |
| Apr | 11.1° | 2.4° | 58mm | 11 |
| May | 14.9° | 6.8° | 91mm | 15 |
| Jun | 17.5° | 9.5° | 81mm | 14 |
| Jul | 18.2° | 10.7° | 111mm | 18 |
| Aug | 17.9° | 10.8° | 124mm | 16 |
| Sep | 16.1° | 8.9° | 95mm | 13 |
| Oct | 12.1° | 6.5° | 164mm | 19 |
| Nov | 8.8° | 3.4° | 94mm | 14 |
| Dec | 5.9° | 1.4° | 137mm | 19 |
Seasons in Stirling
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Stirling climb from 8.8°C in March to 14.9°C by May, while nights ease from 1.7°C to 6.8°C. The season brings around 249mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 17.9°C, peaking in July at 18.2°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (81mm over ~14 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Stirling gets roughly 17.4 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 16.1°C in September to 8.8°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (164mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 1.3°C, with January the coldest month (average low 0.8°C, daytime high 5.8°C). Expect about 54 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 6.6 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Stirling compares
| Stirling | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1315mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 190 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 17.9°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 1.3°C | 3.4°C |
Stirling is about 25% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Stirling weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Stirling?
July is typically the warmest month in Stirling, with average daytime highs of 18.2°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 17.9°C.
What is the wettest month in Stirling?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 164mm of rain over roughly 19 rainy days. April is typically the driest (58mm).
How much does it rain in Stirling per year?
Stirling receives roughly 1315mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 190 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Stirling?
Winter nights (December–February) in Stirling average around 1.3°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 0.8°C).
When is the best time to visit Stirling for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Stirling. June is typically the driest of the warm months (81mm of rain), while July is the warmest, averaging 18.2°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Stirling's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Stirling receives 1315mm of rain a year, about 25% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 17.9°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 1.3°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Stirling?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Stirling averages 190 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (164mm) and April the driest (58mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Stirling?
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.